19 May 2023
· Agreement to develop over 2 GW of solar and wind and 500 MWh of battery storage across Uzbekistan · Project demonstrates Masdar’s commitment to supporting global net-zero ambitions and Uzbekistan’s goal of meeting 25 percent of its energy needs from renewables by 2030 Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, one of the world’s leading clean energy companies, signed a joint development agreement (JDA)...
18 May 2023
• Masdar’s clean energy capacity rose 33 percent to 20 GW in 2022, an 87 percent rise since 2020 • 10 million tonnes of CO2 were displaced in 2022, an 85 percent increase since 2020 • Masdar’s 2022 Sustainability Report highlights the launch of its Green Finance Framework, success of programs championing women and youth Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, one of the world’s leading clean energy c...
17 May 2023
Copelouzos Group, through its subsidiary companies DAMCO ENERGY and ELICA MEDITERRANEAN INTERCONNECTION, and Infinity Power, a joint venture between Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) and Egypt’s Infinity, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in order to access, on a non-exclusive basis, the possibility of jointly developing renewable energy projects that will provide GREGY electrical interconnection with a source of green energy...
16 May 2023
● Use of sustainable aviation fuel estimated to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 95 percent compared to existing jet fuel Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, one of the world’s leading clean energy companies, has signed an agreement with Airbus, the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader to support the development and growth of the global sustainable aviation fuel...
11 May 2023
· Region’s first waste-to-energy plant has processed over 100,000 tonnes of waste and offset over 150,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions since start up · Plant is currently supplying enough energy to power over 2,000 homes per year · Sharjah has set a new Middle East record by achieving over 90 percent landfill waste diversion The Sharjah Waste to Energy plant, a first of its kind project in the Middle East, has achieve...
11 May 2023
· MoU expected to generate knowledge that provides a global baseline for renewable energy · Signed on the sidelines of the first-of-its-kind UAE Climate Tech Forum · Collaboration between IRENA and Masdar will highlight global renewable energy targets for 2030 and outline challenges and recommendations for action ahead of COP28 Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, one of the world’s leading clean ...
10 May 2023
● Global renewables developer Masdar commits to invest £1 billion in UK battery storage following its acquisition of London-based Arlington Energy ● Masdar to use Octopus Energy’s technology platform Kraken to flexibly manage batteries Global energy tech group Octopus Energy announced today it has signed a framework agreement with Masdar, one of the world’s leading clean energy companies, to license Octopus’ groundbreakin...
13 Apr 2023
Masdar’s ČIBUK 1 wind farm is the largest utility-scale commercial wind project in Serbia and the Western Balkans, comprising of 158MW. Located 50KM west of the capital Belgrade, the wind farm provides clean energy to 113,000 homes and displaces more than 370,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year, in addition to providing vital support to nearby communities. Rade Roganovic, General Manager of ČIBUK 1 said: “From the first start of the...
12 Apr 2023
• Masdar closes on acquisition of 50 percent stake of combined solar and battery project located in California • Companies have agreed to partner on portfolio of eight clean energy projects, including wind, solar and battery storage, with a combined capacity of 1.6 gigawatts Masdar, one of the world’s fastest-growing clean energy companies, has further expanded its presence in the United States’ renewables market afte...
06 Apr 2023
• Construction to begin in first half of this year on Sherabad, Samarkand and Jizzakh Solar Projects, which have a combined capacity of around 900 megawatts – largest solar development program in Central Asia • Once fully operational, projects will generate enough electricity to power over 1 million homes, while displacing more than 1million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masd...
21 Mar 2023
• MoU advances ADNOC Drilling’s plans to further expand its industry-leading offering and continuously develop new sources of revenue growth • Existing wells present opportunity to be retrofitted for renewable geothermal energy and leverage potential for greater efficiency and sustainability • MoU follows Masdar’s first entry into geothermal energy last month and reinforces ADNOC Drilling’s deep expertise in its s...
20 Mar 2023
• Infinity Power has acquired 100% shareholding of Lekela Power, an Africa based wind power platform • Transaction makes Infinity Power Africa's largest pure play renewable power company • The combined operational portfolio of Infinity Power now stands at 1.3GW with a strong pipeline of 13.8 GW • Transaction delivers on Infinity Power’s COP27 promise of being fastest growing renewable energy company in Africa ...
14 Mar 2023
• Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and EDF, developed the rooftop solar system, which will provide almost 40 percent of the theme park’s annual energy needs • Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi is now the Gulf region’s largest solar-powered theme park Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and EDF, and Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, have inaugurated the 7-megawatt ...
10 Mar 2023
• Agreement signed as part of wider Etihad 7 initiative, which has a goal of achieving 20 GW renewable energy capacity in Africa by 2035 • Development of 50-70-megawatt solar plant would support Ivorian goal of meeting 45 percent of energy mix from renewable sources by 2030 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; March 10, 2023: Masdar, one of the world’s leading clean energy companies, has signed an agreement with the Minist...
02 Mar 2023
• Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi’s leadership in renewable energy and clean technologies recognised • Masdar outlines new investment into UK battery storage at International Energy Week Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, has been made an Honorary Fellow of the Energy Institute (EI), the UK-based professional body spanning the world of energy, in recognition of his leadership in the fields of renewable ene...
28 Feb 2023
• Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week and Masdar-produced report finds decarbonization budgets are significant source of concern, with less than a third of executives believing their funds are adequate • 60 percent of organizations taking steps to reduce emissions but have not yet set net-zero targets, with reliable financing the main barrier to accelerating commitments • Half of industry executives now believe net zero is more feasible ...
25 Feb 2023
• The Baynouna Solar Park produces over 560 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of energy annually – enough to power 160,000 homes • Project helping Jordan to achieve objective of meeting 50 percent of electricity needs from renewables by 2030 • Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Chairman of Masdar and COP28 President-Designate, hails role project is playing in keeping 1.5 degrees warming target in sight and in providing jobs and economic opportunities f...
24 Feb 2023
• Investment in Indonesian-based Pertamina Geothermal Energy marks Masdar’s entry into geothermal energy • Increases Masdar’s footprint in the Asia-Pacific region and gives company access to second-largest geothermal market in the world • Geothermal is a stable, dispatchable, clean renewable resource, which helps to balance intermittency of wind and solar Masdar, a global clean energy powerhouse, is entering the geother...
14 Feb 2023
• Parties sign collaboration framework on side-lines of World Government Summit 2023, taking place in Dubai • Potential areas of collaboration include green hydrogen development, renewable energy in Africa, distributed photovoltaics, and development of innovative technologies Masdar, one of the world’s fastest-growing renewable energy companies, has signed an agreement with the Internati...
08 Feb 2023
• VERBUND to be co-developer of produced green hydrogen • Agreement follows Masdar’s launch of new green hydrogen business unit in December Masdar, one of the world’s fastest-growing clean energy companies, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with VERBUND, Austria’s leading energy utility and one of the largest producers of hydropower in Europe, to explore the production of green hydrogen for the Central Eu...
06 Feb 2023
• Dedicated office in Baku will enable company to strengthen support for Azerbaijan’s goal of securing 30 percent of power mix from renewable sources by 2030 • Masdar has signed project agreements with Azerbaijan exceeding 10 GW capacity Masdar, one of the world’s fastest-growing renewable energy companies, has pledged to strengthen its support for Azerbaijan’s renewable energy development with the opening of an offic...
31 Jan 2023
His Excellency Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, President-Designate for COP28, and Chairman of Masdar, yesterday conferred with His Excellency Bruno Le Maire, Minister of the Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, as part of the French Minister’s visit to the United Arab Emirates. In the perspective of the COP28 climate change conference, the UAE and France have agreed to launch...
26 Jan 2023
• 1.8 MWp photovoltaic (PV) plant to provide clean energy to Coca-Cola Al Ahlia Beverages’ Al Ain bottling facility • Project marks an expansion of Emerge’s commercial and industrial (C&I) footprint since being established in 2021, bringing total capacity in operations and delivery to over 25 MWp Emerge, a joint venture between the UAE’s Masdar and France’s EDF, has signed an agreement with Coca-Cola A...
25 Jan 2023
The consortium of Masdar, TotalEnergies, Siemens Energy and Marubeni announced today that the Masdar-led initiative focused on green hydrogen to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is actively working with licensors to certify a new production pathway for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from methanol. This novel pathway will provide one more option to address the global need to produce and make SAF available globally and help the aviation ind...
24 Jan 2023
• Held under the patronage of UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ADSW 2023 opening ceremony was attended by His Highness and 13 heads of state and prime ministers • Across six days, a series of landmark agreements were signed, positioning the UAE as a leader on climate action • Anchor event, ADSW Summit, covered the upcoming COP28, pathway to net zero, transformative tech, financing clima...
20 Jan 2023
• UAE’s global clean energy powerhouse signs deals for projects with a combined generation capacity of 5 GW across Angola, Uganda, and Zambia • Agreements signed under umbrella of Etihad 7 – a global development fund launched by the UAE to provide 100 million people across African continent with clean electricity by 2035 Masdar has demonstrated its commitment to helping African nations in their clean energy transition...
20 Jan 2023
• Partners to conduct a feasibility study for the region’s first project to produce sustainable aviation fuel using renewable hydrogen and municipal solid waste • SAF will be crucial in helping to decarbonize the aviation industry worldwide • Joint feasibility study announced at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Masdar, ADNOC, bp, Tadweer (Abu Dhabi Waste Management Company) and Etihad Airways announced at Abu Dh...
19 Jan 2023
• Masdar’s Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) Annual Forum at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2023 focused on empowering women to lead climate adaptation • Forum brought together experts and leaders from business, technology, government, academia, and not-for-profit sectors ahead of COP28 climate conference, which will focus on inclusion and action • Guests took the #IAmWiSER pledge to cham...
18 Jan 2023
• Under three-year agreement DEWA will be Opening Ceremony Associate Partner for Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) • Masdar to be Jubilee Sponsor for the Water, Energy Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global initiative championed by the UAE and its clean energy powerhouse Masdar to accelerate sustainable development, and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced to...
18 Jan 2023
• Masdar signs agreement with the Kazakh Ministry of Energy and state investment development fund to jointly explore the development of up to 1 GW wind farm • Wind power plant would be Masdar’s first project in Kazakhstan Masdar, one of the world’s leading clean energy companies, has signed an agreement related to the development of a wind power plant with up to 1 gigawatt (GW) total capacity in the Republic of Kazakhstan, ...
17 Jan 2023
• Agreements cover onshore wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, and integrated offshore wind and green hydrogen projects • Agreements follow signing of implementation agreements with Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Energy to develop a renewable energy program with a total capacity of 10 GW • Projects support Azerbaijan’s goal of meeting 30 percent of domestic power needs from renewable energy sources by 2030 Masdar, one...
16 Jan 2023
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and a number of world leaders today attended the opening ceremony of this year's Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global initiative championed by the UAE to accelerate sustainable development. The inauguration, which was held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), was also attended by Yoon Suk Yeol, President of the Republic of Korea; Ilham Aliyev, President of Azer...
13 Jan 2023
• Memorandum of Understanding signed with four Dutch companies – Port of Amsterdam, SkyNRG, Evos Amsterdam, and Zenith Energy – related to development of green hydrogen supply chain through Amsterdam • Green hydrogen could be used for sustainable aviation fuel, steelmaking, shipping, and wider offtake opportunities Masdar, one of the world’s leading clean energy companies, Port of Amsterdam, SkyNRG, Evos Amsterdam and...
10 Jan 2023
• First project in pipeline will be 200-megwatt solar photovoltaic plant • Projects will support Kyrgyzstan’s carbon-neutral targets and improve energy security for Central Asian nation Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 10, 2023: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has signed an agreement with the Kyrgyz Republic’s Ministry of Energy to develop a pipeline of renewable proje...
03 Jan 2023
• International experts and decision makers to highlight green hydrogen’s potential to support global net-zero goals ahead of UAE-hosted COP28 later this year • Summit to be one of series of high-level events held at ADSW 2023 – highlighting UAE leadership’s commitment to practical, inclusive climate action Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, January 3, 2023: Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global initiati...
23 Dec 2022
• Held under the patronage of UAE President HH Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ADSW will contribute to setting sustainability agenda ahead of COP28, the Emirates Climate Conference.• Under theme of ‘United on Climate Action Toward COP28,’ ADSW 2023 will demonstrate UAE leadership’s commitment to practical, inclusive climate action• ADSW will convene global sustainability decision makers and key stakeholders for impa...
12 Dec 2022
• Project will save 2 million liters of fuel and offset 6,000 tonnes of CO2 annually • Project delivered with support from Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) The Republic of Seychelles moved a step closer to realizing its clean energy ambitions with the inauguration of a UAE-funded 5-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) plant with battery storage, the second clean-energy project in the African island nation. Developed ...
08 Dec 2022
New Masdar outlines ambitious growth plans to bolster position as a global leader in clean energy and green hydrogen Masdar targets at least 100GW renewable energy capacity and the production of up to 1 million tons of green hydrogen by 2030, with aspirations to grow its renewable energy portfolio to +200GW TAQA to take leading role with largest stake (43%) in Masdar’s renewables business and ADNOC to take the leading role (43%) in ...
28 Nov 2022
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), Masdar’s global platform for accelerating sustainable development, today announced that the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has signed an agreement to return as Principal Partner of both ADSW 2023 and 2024. Signed by Undersecretary of the DoE, His Excellency Eng. Ahmed Mohammed Al Rumaithi, and Masdar Chief Executive Officer, Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, the agreement ensures that the DoE, a Principa...
22 Nov 2022
• New joint development agreement builds on Masdar-Turkmenistan MoU for development of renewable energy projects • Signing witnessed by President of Turkmenistan HE Serdar Berdymukhammedov Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with Turkmenenergo State Power Corporation of the Ministry of Energy of Turkmenistan (Turkmenenergo), to develop a 100 megawatt (...
18 Nov 2022
• Masdar’s Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) initiative hosts series of COP27 events to amplify voices of women and girls in global climate debate • UAE’s Sheikha Shamma Al Nahyan joins global industry leaders and policymakers for WiSER Wisdom Series dialogue on intersection of gender and climate • Masdar has invested 1 GW of clean energy in Africa, which could power over 845,000 ho...
17 Nov 2022
• MoU signed by UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Special Envoy for Climate Change and Chairman of Masdar, and Jordanian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources on sidelines of COP27 climate conference Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, announced today that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Jordan’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources to explore collabor...
17 Nov 2022
• Masdar’s Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) initiative hosts series of intergenerational events to engage global decision-makers and youth in climate action on sidelines of COP27 • UAE and Egypt Youth Ministers highlight important role young people must play in region’s net-zero transition at Y4S African Forum • Y4S COP27 workshop brings together youth from UAE, Africa and Europe to innovate community-based sust...
16 Nov 2022
• UAE’s Masdar, Hassan Allam Utilities, and Infinity Power sign framework agreement with Egyptian state-backed entities for the development of green hydrogen and derivatives’ production facilities • First plant scheduled to be operational by 2026; consortium targeting capacity of 4 GW by 2030, and an output of up to 480,000 tons of green hydrogen per year • Agreement highlights UAE’s support for Egypt’s clea...
14 Nov 2022
AWS Clean Energy Accelerator 3.0 to make a stop at Abu Dhabi’s flagship sustainable community and innovation hub in the fourth quarter of next year, coinciding with 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s pioneering sustainable community and innovation hub, and Amazon Web Services (AWS), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to stage an International Exchange Sprint (IES) in the United Arab Emirate...
11 Nov 2022
• Africa could capture up to 10% of global green hydrogen market, helping to create up to 3.7 million jobs and adding as much as US$120bn to GDP by 2050, report released at COP27 shows • Green hydrogen production on this scale would accelerate deployment of renewable energy across continent and increase electrification rate • Report produced by Masdar and Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week with analytical support provided by McKinsey &a...
08 Nov 2022
• Agreement for 10-gigawatt project signed on sidelines of COP 27 • Project will be one of the biggest wind farms in the world on completion • Wind farm will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 23.8 million tonnes a year – equivalent to 9% of Egypt’s current output • Project will help to create up to 100,000 jobs President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President Abdel Fattah El Sisi of Egypt w...
05 Nov 2022
• Infinity Power, joint venture between Masdar and Egypt’s Infinity, providing renewable energy for global UN gathering in Sharm El-Sheikh • JV is operating 6 megawatts-peak (MWp) solar photovoltaic (PV) plant, providing enough electricity to power more than 5,000 homes a year while cutting CO2 emissions by over 4,000 tonnes • Infinity Power is Principal Partner for COP27 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; November...
31 Oct 2022
• Masdar launches global #IAmWiSER campaign calling on policymakers, industry leaders and the general public to pledge support for women as agents of sustainable change • Campaign has backing of influential women leading the clean energy transition at highest levels of UAE government, multinational corporations, and the United Nations Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – October 31, 2022: Masdar’s Women in Su...
28 Oct 2022
• Abu Dhabi’s flagship renewable energy company intends to bid in Saudi Power Procurement Co. Round 4 tender for projects with combined capacity of 3.3 gigawatts • Company aims to add to existing projects in the Kingdom, including 400-megawatt (MW) wind farm – largest in the Middle East – and 300 MW solar power plant • Masdar inaugurates its new dedicated office in Riydah, the Saudi capital Masd...
25 Oct 2022
• Masdar buys leading battery energy storage developer to support offshore wind and renewables investment strategy • Acquisition will enable the development, construction, operational management and financing of renewable energy storage projects under Masdar-Arlington platform Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; October 25, 2022: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, today announced it has aq...
18 Oct 2022
• Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and EDF, will provide a full turnkey solution for 7-megawatt peak project, including finance, design, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, October 18, 2022: Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and EDF, and Khazna Data Centers, the largest network of hyperscale data centers in the Middle East and North Africa region, have signed an agreement to...
05 Oct 2022
• Agreement outlines commitment to explore collaborations on game-changing technologies • First project under agreement related to deployment of graphene technology to reduce the energy consumption of buildings • UAE-based Zero Carbon Ventures specializes in working with global partners to innovate, nurture and deploy advanced technologies to drive down carbon emissions in the Middle East Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 5 O...
26 Sep 2022
• World-leading renewable energy companies to explore collaboration on projects in range of markets Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; September 26, 2022: Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company – Masdar – and Germany’s RWE Renewables, two of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, announced today they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration on developing offshore wind projects in a ra...
21 Sep 2022
• Tailor-made business licenses, employment visas, and a bundle of additional benefits will enable space-related businesses to thrive in the UAE’s first space-tech hub • New package will support Space Zone’s companies in accelerating growth Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 21st September 2022: Masdar City, in partnership with the UAE Space Agency, has announced the introduction of a new business incubation and acceler...
02 Sep 2022
• 500-megawatt Zarafshan wind farm is largest renewables project in Central Asia; will provide enough electricity to power 500,000 homes while displacing 1.1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide per year • Project will support Uzbekistan’s goal of meeting 25 percent of electricity needs from renewables by 2030 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; September 2, 2022: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy compa...
30 Aug 2022
• Carbon capture and storage focused think tank adds to growing number of sustainability-focused institutes in Abu Dhabi’s sustainable urban development project. • Institute’s work to further support the UAE’s climate action agenda in the run up to COP28 in 2023. • Opening was attended by the Institute’s global CEO as part of a regional tour. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 30th August...
26 Aug 2022
• Inaugural offering of WiSER Cares, a new initiative launched by Masdar’s Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) platform to advance practical sustainability solutions that enhance community well-being • Course promotes gender equality and universal access to reliable clean energy, in line with UN Sustainable Development Goals • Launched in partnership with Energy Action Partners, ARC Power, ...
05 Aug 2022
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, announced that it has signed an agreement with Tanzania Electric Supply Company Ltd. (TANESCO) related to the development of renewable energy projects with a total capacity of up to 2 gigawatts (GW). Abdulla Zayed, Head of Business Development & Investment at Masdar and Maharage Chande, Managing Director of TANESCO, signed the Joint Development Agreement (JDA) on the sidelin...
02 Aug 2022
• Plant is the Republic of Azerbaijan’s first foreign investment-based independent solar power project, and Masdar’s first project in the nation • Masdar signed implementation agreements with Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Energy in June to develop solar and wind projects with a combined capacity of as much as 10 GW Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; August 02, 2022: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy c...
20 Jul 2022
Over 20 Young Women Graduate from Masdar’s WiSER Pioneers Program Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 19 July 2022: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, today announced that 23 graduates successfully completed its annual Women in Sustainability, Environment, and Renewable Energy (WiSER) Pioneers Program, which empowers women aged 25 to 35 to lead sustainable change in their communities and careers. Now ...
06 Jul 2022
• Emerge, joint venture between Masdar and EDF, to provide full turnkey solution, including design, procurement, construction, and operation and maintenance of distributed solar rooftops • Rooftop project will have capacity of 8.2 megawatts Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, July 5, 2022: Emerge, a joint venture between the UAE’s Masdar and France’s EDF, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Mir...
24 Jun 2022
• Groundbreaking for held for 29,000 square meter sustainable urban development MC2 Headquarters to be Abu Dhabi’s first net-zero energy office building Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; June 24, 2022: Masdar City, a world-class technology and innovation hub and a pioneering sustainable community in Abu Dhabi, along with its consulting partners Woods Bagot and Faithful+Gould, has advanced its contribution to the UAE Net-Zero by 2050 St...
07 Jun 2022
• Agreement will support startups in developing solutions that combat food security issues and accelerate agritech sector progression • Founded by women, DANA serves as a venture builder and investment platform for women-led desert tech startups • New facility is set to be operational in Q4 2022 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 7th June 2022: Masdar City, the regional home of technology innovation and R&D in Abu Dha...
05 Jun 2022
• Masdar signs implementation agreement to develop solar projects with capacity of 1,000 MW and 1,000 MW of onshore wind • Implementation agreement for integrated offshore wind and green hydrogen projects with capacity of 2,000 MW also signed • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) also signed with State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) on joint development of renewable energy sources ABU DHABI, June 5, 2022: Masdar, one of t...
24 May 2022
• Sharjah Waste to Energy plant example of economic benefits of innovative sustainable energy production. • Supports UAE’s waste diversion goals and Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative • Facility will divert 300,000 tonnes of waste from landfills yearly while producing 30 megawatts of low-carbon electricity • Project will enable Sharjah to increase waste diversion from 76 percent to 100 percent, making it the Middle Ea...
24 May 2022
ADNOC and bp move to design phase of low-carbon hydrogen H2Teesside project in the UK, ADNOC’s first UK investment, as well as feasibility study for a low-carbon hydrogen project in the UAE Masdar and bp to explore potential collaboration on HyGreen Teesside, bp’s green hydrogen project powered by offshore wind in the UK’s Teesside industrial cluster ADNOC-bp-Masdar partnership expanded to e...
13 May 2022
• Memorandum of Understanding relates to collaboration in offshore wind, green hydrogen production, battery storage, and other renewable energy technologies • Agreement will bring together two Abu Dhabi-based global leaders in energy sector and support advancement of UAE’s clean energy objectives Masdar, a global leader in renewable energy projects, announced today that it has signed an agreement with the UAE-based National...
24 Apr 2022
• Masdar and Hassan Allam Utilities sign Memorandums of Understanding with entities including The General Authority for Suez Canal Economic Zone, New and Renewable Energy Authority, the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company and The Sovereign Fund of Egypt • Masdar and Hassan Allam Utilities will set up a strategic platform that aspires to take a leading role in the development of green hydrogen production plants in the Suez Ca...
15 Apr 2022
• MoU envisages development of projects with potential capacity of up to 1 gigawatt (GW) • Projects would include ground-based and floating solar, and hydropower plants Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kyrgyz Republic’s Ministry of Energy to explore the development of renewable energy opportunities in the Centr...
21 Mar 2022
• 2021 Annual Sustainability Report reveals Masdar’s global operating clean energy portfolio displaced close to 7.5 million tonnes of CO2 for the year 2021 Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, is continuing to strengthen its support for global climate action, with the capacity of its clean energy project portfolio rising 40 percent in 2021. The electricity generation capacity of all ...
16 Mar 2022
• Groundbreaking ceremony for 230-megwatt (MW) Garadagh Solar PV Plant attended by His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of Republic of Azerbaijan, and energy ministers for UAE and Azerbaijan, strengthening partnership of two nations in clean energy • Masdar demonstrates commitment to Azerbaijan’s clean energy objectives with signing of new agreements on range of projects across country Masdar, one of the world’s leading re...
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25 Jan 2022
New company, MW Energy Limited, will develop pre-identified projects and explore new opportunities in different countries; initial pipeline of projects has total capacity of more than 8 gigawatts (GW) MW Energy will support Etihad 7 innovation program to develop renewable energy projects in Africa Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 25, 2022: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and W Solar Investment, a su...
20 Jan 2022
• Joint venture, PT Masdar Mitra Solar Radiance, set to expand Masdar’s presence in Indonesia by targeting fast-growing commercial & industrial customer segment Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 20, 2022: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, announced today the formation of a joint venture (JV) with PT Mitrabara Adiperdana Tbk (Mitrabara), a conglomerate focused on the energy sector, to...
19 Jan 2022
• Initial commitment of USD$200,000,000 was announced during Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum, part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2022 • The financing agreement, adopting LMA Green Loan Principles, will support the growth of Masdar Green REIT’s sustainable real estate portfolio • Masdar Green REIT is the first in the UAE to invest solely in sustainable real estate projects Masdar City, Masdar’s pioneering s...
19 Jan 2022
• Companies evaluate strategic partnership to develop offshore wind projects; agree to explore opportunities in other areas, including hydrogen and ammonia-related projects, and battery storage • Memorandum of Understanding signed at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2022, taking place this week in UAE capital Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 19, 2022: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies,...
19 Jan 2022
• Masdar and ENGIE to study the development of a globally cost-competitive green hydrogen facility targeted to be operational by 2025 with capacity of up to 200 megawatts to supply Fertiglobe’s ammonia production plants at Ruwais • Project aims to accelerate Fertiglobe’s decarbonization roadmap, strengthening company’s position as a global front-runner in green ammonia production • Collaborati...
19 Jan 2022
• TotalEnergies, Masdar and Siemens Energy sign collaboration agreement at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2022 to act as co-developers on green hydrogen project • Project aims to establish demonstrator plant at Masdar City for green hydrogen production to convert carbon dioxide into sustainable aviation fuel Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 19, 2022: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, ann...
19 Jan 2022
At ADSW Summit, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology H.E. Dr. Al Jaber says energy transition represents a multi-trillion dollar opportunity that the UAE and its partners can capitalize on COP28 to take commercially viable climate solutions to scale around the world and will be as inclusive as possible Inclusive also means including the expertise that exists across the energy spectrum, and specifically the hydrocarbon ...
18 Jan 2022
• Supported by its Principal Partner Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, WiSER held the sixth annual Forum at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) • Forum to be held virtually under the theme of ‘Energy access for all: empowering women to accelerate sustainable development’ Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER), one of Masdar’s outreach platforms, explored the positi...
18 Jan 2022
• Masdar signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tuas Power, EDF Renewables, and PT Indonesia Power to explore development of up to 1.2 gigawatt (GW) solar capacity within Indonesia • Agreement aims to establish a partnership for export of electricity to Singapore market Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Singapo...
17 Jan 2022
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today attended the opening ceremony of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global platform for accelerating sustainability hosted by Masdar – Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company. The opening event was also attended by H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Fina...
16 Jan 2022
• The ADSW Summit will take the global sustainability agenda forward and outline pathways to net zero • Taking place virtually from 1:00pm GST, the ADSW Summit will feature more than 80 global leaders Speakers include; HE Iván Duque Márquez, President of the Republic of Colombia; HE Halimah Yacob, President, Republic of Singapore; HH Sheikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Huma...
14 Jan 2022
Masdar City’s Innovate initiative to host 20 global organizations working on climate critical innovations at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2022 •The Masdar City-led initiative will feature 20 innovation-focused startup and SME companies, from 10 countries, during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), one of the largest sustainability gatherings of its kind •Innovate’s participating partners, include Amazon Web Services, Mic...
10 Jan 2022
• Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) will host heads of state, more than 500 global speakers, 150 government ministers, 1,000 international businesses, and 3,000 students • UAE aims to accelerate pathways to net zero by mobilizing finance, innovation and partnerships Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 10, 2022: Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2022 taking place from 15 – 19 January, will convene global leaders, ...
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06 Jan 2022
• Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy and sustainable development companies, to become Official Partner of Manchester City Football Club • Partnership will support a global sustainability campaign ahead of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 06, 2022: Premier League Champions Manchester City today announced a new global partnership with Masdar, which will se...
30 Dec 2021
• Photovoltaic plant with a capacity of as much as 100 megawatts to be jointly developed with Georgian Energy Development Fund Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; December 30, 2021: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has signed an agreement with the Georgian Energy Development Fund (GEDF) to develop a solar photovoltaic (PV) power project in the country, with a capacity of as much as 100 megawatts (MW). ...
11 Dec 2021
• Masdar among global energy leaders recognized at gala ceremony in New York, US; Global Energy Awards considered among prestigious in industry Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; December 10, 2021: Masdar, one of the world’s fastest-growing renewable energy companies, has received the coveted ‘Award of Excellence – Power’ at the S&P Global Platts Global Energy Awards 2021, beating companies from across the ent...
09 Dec 2021
• Inauguration ceremony for Mlawa and Grajewo wind farms held at Expo 2020 Dubai in alignment with Poland National Honor Day • Masdar and Taaleri SolarWind II Fund each acquired a 50 percent stake in projects in 2020 marking their entry into the Polish renewable energy market Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 9, 2021: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and Taaleri SolarWin...
03 Dec 2021
ENGIE and Masdar, one of the world’s fastest-growing renewable energy companies, announced today that they have signed a strategic alliance agreement to explore the co-development of a UAE-based green hydrogen hub. The two companies are looking to develop projects with a capacity of at least 2 GW by 2030, with a total investment in the region of US$5 billion. The agreement was signed by Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Indus...
01 Dec 2021
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, today announced a global clean energy powerhouse intended to spearhead the drive to net-zero carbon by 2050. Consolidating their combined efforts in renewable energy and green hydrogen, Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA), Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala) and Abu Dhabi National Oil Compa...
26 Nov 2021
• Masdar signs Government Support Agreement with Republic of Armenia to develop 200-megawatt (MW) Ayg-1 photovoltaic power plant Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; November 26, 2021: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies and a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, announced today it has signed an agreement with the Government of the Republic of Armenia to develop a 200-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) p...
24 Nov 2021
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; November 24, 2021: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies and a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, has been recognized as ‘Energy Company of the Year” for the third time at the prestigious Gulf Business Awards 2021, having previously won the award in 2016 and 2017. The Gulf Business Awards recognize companies positively impacting and driving the GCC’s e...
17 Nov 2021
• Family favorite event will take place at Masdar City on 26th November 2021, from 4pm – 10pm • Second and third pop-up Ripe Markets at Masdar City, scheduled for 17th December 2021, and 28th January 2022 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 16th November 2021: The wait is finally over; Masdar City, will be host to the Ripe Market’s return to Abu Dhabi, on Friday, 26th November from 4pm to 10pm, with offerings f...
16 Nov 2021
• Innovate will identify and nurture the next generation of sustainable technologies • The initiative will bring together early-stage innovators and potential investors • Groundbreaking innovations will be showcased physically at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2022 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 15th November 2021: Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s only planned and approved R&D cluster and a leading hu...
16 Nov 2021
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; November 16 2021: Alliances for Global Sustainability (AGS) today entered into a strategic agreement with Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER), one of Masdar’s international outreach platforms, aiming to inspire women of all ages to play a more active role in addressing global sustainability challenges. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on the sidelines o...
16 Nov 2021
Shams Power Company has achieved a significant safety milestone, reaching two million safe man-hours without lost time injury at the Shams power plant in Abu Dhabi. Inaugurated in March 2013, the 100 MW concentrated solar power plant was at the time the largest renewable energy project in operation in the Middle East. Shams’ latest safety landmark in September comes just over two years after reaching one million safe man-hours in July 2019....
31 Oct 2021
• Golden Visa supports the UAE’s Projects of the 50 campaign, the strategic roadmap for the country’s new era of economic, political and social growth. • Eligible candidates can avail of the full range of services related to the Golden Visa at Masdar City’s One-Stop Shop office in person, or remotely via email or phone. • A Golden Visa enables foreigners to live, work and study in the UAE without a nat...
05 Oct 2021
• Masdar to return as Strategic Sponsor for Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) at Expo 2020 Dubai • Clean energy pioneer will showcase growing portfolio of innovative solutions that are being deployed across UAE and more than 30 countries worldwide Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; October 5, 2021: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies and a pioneer in sustainable urban deve...
27 Sep 2021
• Rating agencies Moody’s and Fitch highlight Masdar’s track record and assets in clean energy and sustainable real estate in assigning A2 and A+ grades • First-time credit ratings will give Masdar greater flexibility in financing and investing in new projects as company looks to accelerate global expansion Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; September 27, 2021 In a significant milestone for one of the world’s fast...
21 Sep 2021
• Seramic Materials, supported by The Catalyst, develops circular economy solution to recycle industrial solid waste into ceramic high-temperature thermal energy storage product. • ReThink Seramic – Flora is company’s first commercial product; company announces first client with purchase order in Spain. • Innovative new product has been developed in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s only planned and approved...
17 Sep 2021
Partners to explore development of clean hydrogen hubs in both the UAE and UK at an initial scale of at least 2 GW, comprising 1 GW in the UAE and 1 GW in the UK Breadth of collaboration underscores partners’ shared commitment to driving economic opportunity through decarbonization, including potential greenfield carbon capture and underground storage projects Agreements to encourage technology-driven sustainability solutions, ...
28 Aug 2021
• President of Uzbekistan attends inauguration ceremony for Nur Navoi Solar, Uzbekistan’s first successfully-financed independent power producer (IPP) solar project and first utility-scale solar plant • 100-megawatt plant has begun energization to support Uzbekistan’s renewable energy targets Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; August 28, 2021 Masdar, a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company and one of...
25 Aug 2021
• Masdar City Free Zone highlights the essential role of women in business to further progress UAE economic and sustainable development goals. • The new business package is designed to encourage an increase of women-led businesses in the emirate. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 25 August 2021: Masdar City Free Zone has introduced a new business package exclusively for all women entrepren...
25 Aug 2021
• Competitive new license packages are in line with recent government updates to promote business development in the capital. • Packages offer unique flexibility to new and existing businesses at Masdar City Free Zone. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 23 August 2021: Masdar City Free Zone has announced the launch of new business package options for new and existing companies b...
07 Aug 2021
• Dumat Al Jandal, the Middle East’s largest wind farm, has been successfully connected to the grid and started electricity production • Start of power generation will bolster the Saudi network during the peak summer consumption period • Dumat Al Jandal will power up to 70,000 Saudi households and save 988,000 tonnes of CO₂ per year Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; August 7, 2021: D...
07 Aug 2021
• Dumat Al Jandal, the Middle East’s largest wind farm, has been successfully connected to the grid and started electricity production • Start of power generation will bolster the Saudi network during the peak summer consumption period • Dumat Al Jandal will power up to 70,000 Saudi households and save 988,000 tonnes of CO₂ per year Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; August 7, 2021: Dumat Al Jandal, the Middle East’s largest ...
03 Aug 2021
• Cirata Floating Photovoltaic Power Plant scheduled to begin commercial operation in Q4 2022 • 145-megawatt (ac) plant being developed by PT. Pembangkitan Jawa Bali Masdar Solar Energi – joint venture between Masdar and PT PJBI Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 03.08.21: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and PT PJBI, a subsidiary of Indonesia’s state-owned electricity compa...
01 Aug 2021
• New technology will extract clean water from the atmosphere in commercial volumes and operate 24/7 using clean energy • The project will run at Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s hub for technology innovation and sustainability-focused R&D • The project will be a key development for hot climates such as the Middle East Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 1st August 2021: The w...
13 Jul 2021
• Masdar signs agreements with Government of Uzbekistan to develop public-private partnership (PPP) solar projects in Samarkand and Jizzakh regions, each with a capacity of 220 megawatts • Masdar’s existing projects in Republic of Uzbekistan include country’s first PPP solar project, and Zarafshan wind farm – the largest in Central Asia Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; July 13, 2021 Masdar, a sub...
12 Jul 2021
- Masdar City-based startup, byAlinePate, has provided their HydroArtPod smart garden to two KidZania locations. - Children can learn to grow fruits and vegetables at home with the innovative smart garden until mid-August. UAE, Abu Dhabi, 11 July 2021: This month, young visitors to Kidzania’s outlets at The Dubai Mall and Abu Dhabi’s Yas Mall, will learn how to easily grow healthy fruits and vegetables at home, through a unique...
06 Jul 2021
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 06.07.21: The Government of Armenia has officially selected Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, as the winning bidder for the tender for a utility-scale solar project. The Armenian Government had implemented an international tender following Masdar’s initial offer of $0,0299/kWh in December 2019. After a competitive process, Masdar submitted a final price of $0,0290/kW...
25 Jun 2021
• Masdar signs Heads of Agreement with Iraq’s National Investment Commission to develop photovoltaic projects with a minimum total capacity of two gigawatts Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; June 25, 2021: Masdar, a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company and one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, announced that it signed a strategic agreement with the Republic of Iraq to develop solar photovoltaic (PV) pr...
22 Jun 2021
• Middle East’s first sustainable skincare brand launches proprietary e-commerce website • The [Tq] skincare range provides anti-ageing, anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties • De L’Arta has been incubated in technology-led Masdar City under The Catalyst accelerator program • Skincare enthusiasts can buy two and get one product for free from 22nd of June until the 22nd of August Abu Dhabi, United Ar...
21 Jun 2021
Relaunched in 2018 to encourage and stimulate entrepreneurship, The Catalyst is the region’s first sustainability-focused ‘start-up accelerator’. Based in the Masdar City Free Zone, The Catalyst is a joint venture between Masdar and BP aimed at accelerating start-ups through funding, training and mentorship. The Catalyst targets eco-friendly business ideas that are 1-3 years away from commercialization, and accelerates them thr...
16 Jun 2021
Number of companies at Masdar City Free Zone increased 26 percent in 2020; more than 900 sustainability-focused innovation and technology companies now call Masdar City home The City’s position as Abu Dhabi’s only planned and approved research and development center supports UAE’s longstanding commitment to combating climate change Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 16th June 2021: Masdar City, the sustainable urban de...
07 Jun 2021
‘The Potential for Green Hydrogen in the GCC Region’ outlines the massive opportunity for green job creation and localization of certain parts of the green hydrogen value chain. GCC can accelerate the energy transition, repurposing many jobs from oil & gas to future proof industries and become a global powerhouse in green molecules. GCC countries can be one of the most competitive locations globally to produce and export green hyd...
01 Jun 2021
• Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels installed on car shading at short-term car parking facility at the Midfield Terminal • Project will provide three megawatts (MW) of clean energy to the airport and save 5,300 tonnes of CO2 per year Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, June, 1, 2021: Abu Dhabi Airports, the owner and operator of the emirate’s five airports, and Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies h...
31 May 2021
• The move by the Council and its entities, Technology Innovation Institute (TII) and ASPIRE, to Masdar City, adds to the growing number of innovation dedicated organizations moving to the regional hub of sustainable technology development. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 31st May 2021: Masdar, a global leader in sustainable innovation and development, has announced the arrival of Abu Dhabi high-tech sector drivers, the Advanced Techn...
27 May 2021
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: The UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund (UAE-CREF), the largest renewable energy investment of its type in the region, which is fully financed by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), has announced the signing of an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to build a hurricane-resistant clean energy project in Dominica. Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, is...
20 May 2021
• Ecothon Innovation Challenge supported by Nestlé, Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, and the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an • Competition challenged students to develop new circular economy solutions for packaging waste including plastic Masdar’s Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) platform has announced “Re.” as the winning team of i...
06 May 2021
• The project will be developed by Masdar-Taaleri Generation, a joint venture by the two companies, alongside local partners Constantakopoulos family and Autohellas. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 6, 2021: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and Taaleri Energia, which invests in utility-scale wind and solar assets, have agreed to develop a 65-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Greece. The...
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04 May 2021
• The deployment enhances security and paves the way for increased community activities after dark. Abu Dhabi, UAE – 4 May 2021: Beyond2020, the UAE-driven humanitarian initiative has announced the deployment of critical solar energy lighting solutions at Kutupalong Rohingya refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, lighting up the lives of 4,500 residents. The deployment in Bangladesh, which aims to enhance security and create ...
15 Apr 2021
• Masdar signs Investment Agreement with Government of Republic of Azerbaijan and Power Purchase Agreement and Transmission Connection Agreement with state power company “Azerenerji” OJSC • 230-megawatt (MWac) plant will be country’s first foreign investment-based independent solar power project Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; April 7, 2021: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, h...
10 Apr 2021
• Masdar-led consortium with EDF Renewables and Nesma Company won Jeddah 300 MW PV IPP project after submitting lowest bid • Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) was signed in January 2021; plant expected to start commercial operation in 2022 Abu Dhabi, Paris April 10, 2021: The consortium led by Masdar and EDF Renewables, both global leaders in renewable energy, and Nesma Company, announced today it has reached financial close on a 3...
09 Apr 2021
• Consortium led by EDF Renewables and Masdar delivering the 400 MW Dumat Al Jandal utility-scale wind farm project in Saudi Arabia • Commercial operation scheduled for 2022 • Power generated by the wind farm will contribute to the energy transition of the Kingdom and support the Middle East Green initiative for mitigating climate change Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; April 9, 2021: HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Minister of Energy, Kin...
05 Apr 2021
• Advancing Abu Dhabi’s efforts to nurture talent and prepare youth to lead the emirate’s sustainable development • Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Energy and UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth address graduates at virtual ceremony • Graduation brings the total number of Future Sustainability Leaders and Sustainability Ambassadors to 537 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, April 5, 2021: Under the patro...
04 Apr 2021
• Masdar signs partnership agreement to support a range of non-profit initiatives, which includes: Wanna Read?, Beacon of Hope, Mangroves 4 Mankind, and MorEquity • Circle of Hope was founded by Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan to oversee her non-profit social enterprises Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; April 04, 2021: Masdar today announced a joint partnership with Circle of Hope, an organization founded by Shei...
02 Apr 2021
• High-level event held in capital of Uzbekistan to mark progress on utility-scale wind farm project – largest in Central Asia • Masdar signs Implementation Agreement to extend capacity of project to up to 1.5 GW Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; April 2, 2021: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, announced today that it signed an Implementation Agreement with the Government o...
01 Apr 2021
Abu Dhabi, UAE, March 31: Masdar has launched the global brand campaign ‘For A Sustainable Future’ to reinforce the company’s leadership in renewable energy and sustainable technology, while highlighting the sustainable development goals of the United Arab Emirates. Ahead of Masdar’s 15th anniversary later this month, For A Sustainable Future will highlight real-world examples of Masdar’s investment in the tra...
27 Mar 2021
• Masdar supports the global environmental awareness initiative from its home in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi. • Businesses and homeowners across the UAE are encouraged to switch off their lights from 8.30pm to 9.30pm on Saturday, 27th March. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 27th March 2021: Masdar, a global leader in renewable energy and sustainable urban development, will join thousands of organizations around the world by ...
23 Mar 2021
The Arab International Women’s Forum (AIWF) and Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) sign Memorandum of Understanding to inspire women of all ages to play active role in addressing global sustainability challenges. Monday 23 March 2021 – The London-based Arab International Women’s Forum (AIWF) and Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER), one of Masdar’s outreach platf...
18 Mar 2021
Masdar signs Memorandum of Understanding with Ethiopia’s Ministry of Finance to develop solar power projects with total capacity of 500 megawatts in Eastern African nation Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, March 13, 2021: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia are exploring the development of solar power projects with a total capacity of 500 mega...
17 Mar 2021
Beyond2020 is a continuation of the 20by2020 initiative, having positively impacted the lives of approximately 110,000 people across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa Abu Dhabi, UAE – March 17, 2021: Following the widespread success of the 20by2020 initiative in helping deliver vital sustainable solutions to vulnerable communities around the world, the Zayed Sustainability Prize has announced the transformation of the 20by2020 initiative i...
11 Mar 2021
• Masdar signs Memorandum of Understanding with Malaysian energy giant for potential collaboration opportunities in Asia, with focus on utility-scale wind and solar projects Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; February 25, 2021: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies and a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, and PETRONAS, a global energy and solutions company, announced today that they have signed a Me...
09 Mar 2021
• Ecothon Innovation Challenge supported by Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an, and Nestle • Competition aims to develop new circular economy solutions for packaging waste including plastic Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, March 9, 2021: Masdar’s Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) platform has launched the fifth edition of its Eco...
25 Feb 2021
Masdar signs Memorandum of Understanding with sovereign wealth fund of Republic of Kazakhstan to explore joint development of renewable energy projects in Central Asian nation Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; February 25, 2021: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies and a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, and Samruk-Kazyna, the sovereign wealth fund of the Republic of Kazakhstan, announced today that t...
24 Feb 2021
Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s flagship sustainable urban development, is today home to more than 900 organizations – ranging from international giants to home-grown start-ups – that are developing innovative technologies in the areas of energy, space and artificial intelligence to address the world's most critical sustainability challenges. This month, the UAE made history as the first Arab nation – and one of just five in the...
23 Feb 2021
• New Mubadala Health vaccination center in Masdar City will support the UAE government’s nationwide COVID-19 vaccination program • Free COVID-19 vaccinations available from 10am to 7pm, Sunday to Thursday Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 23rd February 2021: Masdar, a global leader in sustainable innovation and development, and a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, has announced the opening of a COVID...
15 Feb 2021
Signings took place during the official visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Abu Dhabi, UAE – 15 February, 2021: On the occasion of the official state visit to the United Arab Emirates by His Excellency Mr. Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, Mubadala Investment Company (“Mubadala”), one of the world’s leading sovereign wealth funds, announced the signing of a number of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs)...
08 Feb 2021
Masdar agreed last year to partner with EDF Renewables North America on a portfolio of eight energy projects, including wind, solar and battery storage assets Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and San Diego, United States; February 8, 2021: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, announced today that it has achieved the first closing on the acquisition of 50 percent of a 1.6-gigawatt (GW) clean-energy ...
26 Jan 2021
ADSW welcomes royal addresses from H.R.H, Charles, The Prince of Wales and H.S.H Prince Albert II of Monaco, Head of State, Principality of Monaco Flagship ADSW Summit took place in the presence of HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council ADSW featured more than 500 global leaders from government, business and technology Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 24, 2021: Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week...
23 Jan 2021
• Four-part closed virtual boardroom series will investigate the future of new cities and advanced districts • First session of the series discussed advanced districts and the fresh mandate for a post-CoVid-19 world • Series will address the primary challenges for global cities and districts, including, climate change, accessibility, affordability, livability, innovation and productivity Abu Dhabi, United Arab E...
20 Jan 2021
• 2020 Annual Sustainability Report reveals Masdar’s global operating clean energy portfolio displaces close to 6.5 million metric tons of CO2 annually Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 20, 2021: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, released its 2020 Annual Sustainability Report that revealed it more than doubled its clean energy capacity over two years to generate enough electricity to power ov...
20 Jan 2021
Masdar enters strategic agreement with Emirates NBD Asset Management to provide services for UAE’s first ‘green’ REIT • Sustainable real estate investment trust (REIT) established at Abu Dhabi Global Market under the first private REIT regime in MENA • The Masdar Green REIT has received approval to commence activities from ADGM’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 20...
18 Jan 2021
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, January 18, 2021: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and Taaleri SolarWind II Fund, which invests in utility-scale wind and solar assets, have together acquired 50:50 stakes in two wind farms in Poland. The 37.4 megawatt (MW) Mlawa Wind Farm is located in Mazowieckie in northern Poland and the 14 MW Grajewo Wind Farm is located in Podlaskie, in the north-east. Construction on both...
18 Jan 2021
• Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, Masdar, Etihad Airways, Lufthansa Group, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Siemens Energy and Marubeni Corporation sign Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on developing clean hydrogen fuels • Organizations aim to establish demonstrator plant at Masdar City for green hydrogen and sustainable fuel/e-kerosene production Abu Dhabi, United A...
17 Jan 2021
Masdar, host of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), today announced that TAQA Group (Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC) will support the global platform for accelerating sustainable development as ADSW’s Energy Sector Partner. The partnership with TAQA will support ADSW’s initiatives and events, which are bringing global leaders together virtually from 18 – 21 January 2021, to engage in dialogue and take action to advance...
16 Jan 2021
• Reimagined ADSW 2021 comprises high-level virtual events including ADSW Summit, IRENA Assembly, Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum, Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum, Youth 4 Sustainability Virtual Forums and World Future Energy Summit Webinars • Global leaders from policy, industry and technology to explore social, economic and technological opportunities for delivering a green recovery Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 1...
14 Jan 2021
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, January 14, 2021: Some of Abu Dhabi’s most iconic buildings were lit up in green and with the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week logo, to mark the launch of the week’s activities. ADSW, the global platform for accelerating sustainable development, hosted by Masdar, will be held from 18 to 21 January 2021 and reimagined virtually. The Wind Tower and Siemens headquarters located in Masdar City, ADNOC’s...
12 Jan 2021
Hosted by Masdar, the Youth for Sustainability (Y4S) Virtual Forum will see a three-day event aimed at exploring ways for young people to play an active role in leading the green recovery and reimagining skills for a sustainable future. The forum will provide a unique opportunity to hear from government leaders, industry experts, young innovators and social entrepreneurs Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 12, 2021: Masdar, one of ...
07 Jan 2021
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 07, 2020: Masdar, host of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), today announced that Abu Dhabi’s Department of Energy (DoE) will support the global platform for accelerating sustainable development as ADSW’s Principal Partner. The partnership with the DoE will support ADSW’s initiatives and events, which are bringing global leaders together virtually from 18 – 21 January 2021, to engage in ...
23 Dec 2020
Virtual signing ceremony held with representatives from Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Investments and Foreign Trade, International Finance Corporation, Asian Development Bank, World Bank Group and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development 100-megawatt plant is country’s first successfully-financed independent power producer project Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Masdar, a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company a...
22 Dec 2020
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December XX, 2020: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and Taaleri SolarWind II Fund, which invests in utility-scale wind and solar assets, have together acquired 50:50 stakes in two wind farms in Poland. The 37.4 megawatt (MW) Mlawa Wind Farm is located in Mazowieckie in northern Poland and the 14 MW Grajewo Wind Farm is located in Podlaskie, in the north-east. Construction on bot...
22 Dec 2020
2 GW solar power plant in Al Dhafra received financing from seven international banks 3.5 million solar panels to generate enough power for 160,000 UAE homes using advanced bifacial technology TAQA and Masdar to own 60% of project, and EDF and JinkoPower to own 40%, with EWEC as off-taker Abu Dhabi, UAE – December 22, 2020: Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) and Masdar – alongside partners EDF and JinkoPower &ndas...
20 Dec 2020
• Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar and Carlos Pascual, Senior Vice President for Global Energy at IHS Markit, participate in latest episode of ADSW Web Series, held in partnership with Atlantic Council Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 20, 2020 – Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, was joined by Carlos Pascual, Senior Vice President for Global Energy at IHS Markit, durin...
17 Dec 2020
PT. Pembangkitan Jawa Bali Masdar Solar Energi (PMSE) formed to develop Cirata Floating Photovoltaic Power Plant in West Java region 145-megawatt (ac) plant designated as National Strategic Project by Indonesian government, recognizing its economic and social benefits to nation Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and PT PJBI, a subsidiary of Indonesia’s...
09 Dec 2020
MENA Green Building Awards recognize outstanding work of private and public sector entities and green building and sustainability practitioners. The accolade brings to 51 the number of awards won by the pioneering sustainable urban development to-date. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 10, December, 2020: Masdar City’s Eco Residences 2 project, has been awarded the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Green Building Project of the Y...
05 Dec 2020
The ADSW Summit, part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, will explore the social, economic and technological opportunities for delivering a green recovery, bringing together global leaders from policy, industry and technology Hosted by Masdar, the virtual ADSW Summit will be held in partnership with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Abu Dhabi Global Market and the Atlantic Council To ensure the safety of all participa...
26 Nov 2020
Joint venture was announced at the inauguration of the Australia-United Arab Emirates Business Council in Sydney, Australia The joint venture will develop energy from waste projects in Australia to provide solutions for some of the 27 million tonnes of waste landfilled each year Sydney, Australia, November 26, 2020: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and Tribe Infrastructure Group, an infrastructu...
26 Nov 2020
• HE Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Almheiri, UAE Minister of State for Food and Water Security and HE Minister Cora van Nieuwenhuizen, Minister of Water and Infrastructure for the Netherlands meet virtually during 2nd episode of ADSW Web Series Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November 26, 2020 – The UAE Minister of State for Food and Water Security, HE Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri was joined by HE Minister Cora van Nie...
24 Nov 2020
DUBAI, 24th November, 2020 (WAM) -- His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has inaugurated Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s, DEWA’s, Innovation Centre and the 800MW third phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest single-site solar park in the world. With a planned total capacity of 5,000MW by 2030, the Park features an investment of AED50 ...
09 Nov 2020
Extensive retrofit funded through a co-branded credit card initiative launched in 2013 reduces the energy use of the Abu Dhabi-based special needs school by a third Water-saving measures installed as part of the retrofit are expected to cut the school’s water use by nearly 30 percent Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November 9, 2020: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and First Abu Dhabi Ban...
08 Nov 2020
Ryse Energy, a global leader in renewable off-grid energy systems with over 4,000 installations across all seven continents, has moved to Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, to expand into new markets and capture the multi-billion dollar market opportunities represented in the off-grid energy space across the globe. Discussing Ryse Energy’s UAE growth plans, Alistair Munro, Founder & CEO, said: “Ryse Energy is a global leader in renewab...
26 Oct 2020
Zayed Sustainability Prize finalist’s technology delivers a source of vital clean water to vulnerable communities Abu Dhabi, UAE – 26 October 2020 – Thousands of people across three Cambodian villages can now live safer, healthier lives following the deployment of new water purifying technology as part of the Zayed Sustainability Prize’s UAE-driven humanitarian initiative, 20by2020. After the most recent installation of s...
21 Oct 2020
The Maryvale Energy from Waste (EfW) project has marked three important milestones in its plan to deliver a state-of-the-art EfW facility, located at the Maryvale Mill in the Latrobe Valley, Victoria, Australia. Opal Australian Paper and SUEZ Australia and New Zealand are pleased to announce that: Masdar and Tribe have joined as additional equity partners for the development of the EfW facility. ACCIONA has been selected as the construct...
12 Oct 2020
Rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) plant at the award-winning Warner Bros.™ World Abu Dhabi to be operational by Q4 2021 and will deliver nearly 40 percent of the theme park’s annual energy needs Warner Bros.™ World Abu Dhabi to be largest solar powered theme park in the GCC upon completion Rooftop solar could provide six percent of the United Arab Emirates’ total electricity generation by 2030 Abu Dhabi, United...
17 Sep 2020
Sustainable lighting solutions to enhance community infrastructure – bringing a range of social, economic, and environmental benefits Abu Dhabi, UAE – 17 September 2020 – The Zayed Sustainability Prize has announced that solar-powered lighting solutions developed by one of its previous winners have been installed in the Egyptian village of Habisha, in the Asyut Governorate – as the latest deployment from the UAE-driven hu...
09 Sep 2020
• Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum, ADSW Summit and other high-level events set to take place virtually in January • Full physical program of ADSW postponed until 2022 to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; September 9, 2020: Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global platform for accelerating sustainable development, hosted by Masdar, will be held from 18 to 21 January 2...
13 Aug 2020
Landmark agreement with EDF Renewables North America will see Masdar expand its footprint in the US to California and Nebraska, and grow presence in Texas The clean energy assets include wind, solar PV, and battery storage projects with a total combined capacity of 1.6 GW Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and San Diego, United States; August 13, 2020: Masdar, one of the world’s leading clean energy developers and a subsidiary...
29 Jul 2020
Consortium led by EDF Renewables in partnership with Masdar delivering the 400MW Dumat Al Jandal project in Saudi Arabia, with key contractors Vestas, TSK and Al Babtain Contracting Company Commercial operation of the plant is expected to start in 2022 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; July 29, 2020: The 400-megawatt (MW) Dumat Al Jandal utility-scale wind farm in Saudi Arabia that is being developed by a consortium led by EDF Renewables in partner...
26 Jul 2020
Consortium comprising TAQA, Masdar, EDF and JinkoPower sign Power Purchase Agreement with EWEC, for a 2 GW solar power plant Competitive bid process results in record-low tariff for solar power, set at AED 4.97 fils/kWh (USD 1.35 cents/kWh) Abu Dhabi, UAE – 26 July 2020: The Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), a leading company in the coordination of planning, purchasing and providing of water and electricity across the UAE, a...
26 Jul 2020
Abu Dhabi’s sustainable development hub continues to attract new businesses, despite COVID-19 pandemic, as tenants benefit from its positioning as an innovation hub and Free Zone support While the COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly impacted business across the region, Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s flagship sustainable development, continues to attract new companies. Throughout the peak months of the pandemic, Masdar City Free Zone doubled ...
01 Jul 2020
Abu Dhabi, UAE, July 1, 2020: A flag-raising ceremony at Masdar City this morning marked the brand launch of Siemens Energy in the region. Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, attended the ceremony hosted by Dietmar Siersdorfer, Chief Executive Officer of Siemens Energy Middle East and UAE. Siemens Energy is a pure-play energy-focused company, committed to makin...
09 Jun 2020
The 500MW wind farm project will be located in the Zarafshon district of the Navoi Region Commercial operation of the plant is expected in 2024 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; June 9, 2020: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Investments and Foreign Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan and JSC National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan to design,...
26 May 2020
Latest deployment at Prince Hamzah Hospital aims to further complement and bolster the Hospital’s strong capabilities as it treats the largest number of COVID-19 patients in Jordan Abu Dhabi, UAE – 20th May 2020 – As part of the UAE humanitarian initiative, ‘20by2020’, the Zayed Sustainability Prize has announced the recent deployment of sustainable lighting solutions at Prince Hamzah Hospital in the Jordanian ...
26 Apr 2020
Memorandum of understanding aims to cross-promote Masdar’s Youth 4 Sustainability platform with Al Ghurair Young Thinkers Program, improving education, university and career-readiness prospects of young people in UAE The agreement will see the collaboration of Y4S and AGFE in the engagement, education and empowerment of youth and to provide high quality online training programs to prepare them for an increasingly digitized fu...
27 Feb 2020
International Energy Diplomacy Person of the Year Award bestowed on Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi during IP Week in London London, February 29, 2020: Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, has received a coveted award normally reserved for leaders of the oil & gas industry. Recognizing his personal legacy in advancing the clean energy transition while reflecting the increasing alignment between the conventional and re...
16 Jan 2020
Three companies to benefit from mentorship, funding and offices space in Masdar City under new cycle of funding Funding cycle 1 company De L’Arta provides samples of products at ADSW 2020 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, January 17, 2020: The Catalyst, the sustainability-focused accelerator supported by Masdar and BP, has announced three new companies for its second cycle of funding, training and mentorship. The ...
16 Jan 2020
• Sustainability-focused public space designed to achieve Abu Dhabi’s first Exemplar rating under the Estidama Pearl Community Rating System • Three-day expanded community event brings to a close Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week – the region’s largest event dedicated to sustainability Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 15, 2020 – Masdar City will inaugurate its new community amenity, Central Park, durin...
16 Jan 2020
• Solar, hybrid battery and solar desalination projects are planned for the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Guyana, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Trinidad and Tobago, and Suriname • Landmark projects aim to drive economic growth, gender equality, job creation and climate resilience Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 15, 2020: The UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund (UAE-CREF) has entered the second cycle of its three-year plan...
15 Jan 2020
Project marks Masdar’s entry into Southeast Asia market and will be company’s first floating solar PV plant Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 15, 2020: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), the state electricity company in Indonesia, for the first floating solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in the country. Dr Sulta...
15 Jan 2020
Sustainable real estate investment trust to be established at Abu Dhabi Global Market under the first private REIT regime in MENA Green REIT’s property portfolio will initially include four commercial properties in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, covering 57,493 sqm of net leasable area, and with an initial valuation from AED 950 million (US$258.7 million) to AED 1 billion Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 15, 2020: Masdar, a subsi...
15 Jan 2020
MoU will allow investors to establish, expand business operations across free zones Companies to work together to support Abu Dhabi’s economic growth Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 16, 2020 – Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, and Abu Dhabi Ports Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the economic growth of the emirate of Abu Dhabi and achieve the objectives of the Abu Dhabi ...
15 Jan 2020
Cepsa Masdar Renovables to focus on wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) energy projects in the Iberian Peninsula; aim is for an initial capacity of 500-600MW capacity Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 15, 2020: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies and a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, and Cepsa, a global energy and chemical company owned by Mubadala and The Carlyle Group, today announced an agr...
15 Jan 2020
The joint venture will explore and collaborate on opportunities in solar power generation and energy-efficiency projects Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 16, 2020: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies and a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, and EDF Group, low-carbon electricity leader, have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture (JV) company dedicated to energy efficiency and distrib...
15 Jan 2020
• Joint venture company to also explore projects in the wider African continent Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 16, 2020: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and Infinity Energy, Egypt’s leading renewable energy developer, have agreed to establish a joint venture company, Infinity Power, to develop utility-scale and distributed solar energy and wind power projects in Egypt and Africa.&nb...
14 Jan 2020
Masdar and Tribe Infrastructure Group sign joint venture agreement at ADSW to invest in the waste-to-energy project Financial close has been achieved for the East Rockingham Resource Recovery Facility, located on the outskirts of Perth, Western Australia Construction will take nearly three years and the plant is expected to begin operations in late 2022 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 14, 2020: Masdar, a subsidiary of...
14 Jan 2020
• The Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy platform has a mission to promote the inclusion of women within the sustainability sector. • The 2020 Forum, attended by dignitaries including H.E. Armen Sarkissian, President of Armenia, saw interesting discourse about the role that digitalisation and future technologies will play in empowering women. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 16, 2020: Masdar, one of ...
13 Jan 2020
Global heads of state, senior UAE government and business leaders convene for launch of the largest sustainability gathering in the Middle East To align more closely with the UAE Vision 2021 and the UN’s SDGs, ADSW 2020 will address global sustainability challenges and opportunities under the six pillars of Energy and Climate Change, Water and Food, Future of Mobility, Space, Biotechnology in Health and Tech for Good Abu Dhabi, Un...
13 Jan 2020
Masdar and Tribe Infrastructure Group sign joint venture agreement at ADSW to invest in the waste-to-energy project Financial close has been achieved for the East Rockingham Resource Recovery Facility, located on the outskirts of Perth, Western Australia Construction will take nearly three years and the plant is expected to begin operations in late 2020 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 14, 2020: Masdar, a subsidiary of Mubada...
09 Jan 2020
The 200MW solar project will be located 75km southwest of the capital, Baku Commercial operation of the plant is expected in 2022 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 9, 2020: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has today signed an agreement with the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to design, finance, build and operate a 200-megawatt utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projec...
08 Jan 2020
1,015 square metre artwork breaks Guinness World Record for mosaic made from recycled materials Mosaic represents evolution of the UAE – its past, present and future – and depicts key landmarks from all seven emirates Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 8th January 2020: Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s flagship innovative and sustainable urban development, has officially broken the Guinness World Record for the world&rsquo...
06 Jan 2020
ADSW 2020 to provide global platform for accelerating sustainable development; landmark event will host heads of state, government ministers, global business leaders and other key stakeholders in sustainability Gathering will mark launch of second edition of #WeAreCommitted campaign: a global call for community action on sustainability Abu Dhabi, January 6, 2020: 2020 should be the start of a ‘decade of action’ t...
25 Dec 2019
Masdar’s Future Sustainability Leaders collaborate to find energy-efficient solutions for the UAE-Jordanian Refugee Camp The programme is part of the Masdar-hosted Youth 4 Sustainability platform, which aims to educate, empower and engage youth Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has today announced “The Improvers” as the winning team of its Ecothon Plus competition, which is held unde...
19 Dec 2019
Abu Dhabi, UAE : Abu Dhabi’s major water and electricity companies, represented by Abu Dhabi Power Corporation (ADPower), signed an agreement to be a ‘Strategic Partner’ of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2020. The new partnership illustrates the water and electricity sector’s comprehensive transformation, demonstrated through progress and performance excellence with sustainable initiatives across the participating co...
18 Dec 2019
Advancing global progress towards the UN SDGs, a range of technologies and solutions will be deployed to empower vulnerable communities in 20 countries, by the end of 2020 Aiming to widen the global reach and accessibility of impactful sustainability solutions and innovations, the collaborative initiative builds on the UAE’s leading global role in humanitarianism and sustainability, and champions the values of inclusiveness and com...
30 Nov 2019
Joint development agreement signed today in Abu Dhabi in the presence of His Excellency Armen Sarkissian, President of the Republic of Armenia Abu Dhabi, November 30, 2019: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has entered into a formal agreement with the Armenian National Interests Fund (ANIF) to develop solar power projects with a total capacity of 400 megawatts (MW) in Armenia, an investment of between US$3...
11 Nov 2019
Delhi, 11 November 2019 – Hero Future Energies (“HFE” or the “Company”), the leading clean-tech company, has announced a strategic investment to fund the expansion of its renewable energy portfolio, including in selected international geographies. • Strategic investment by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (“Masdar”), a global leader in renewable energy projects, sustainable real estate, sustainable mo...
08 Nov 2019
• Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company won the tender after submitting the lowest tariff of 2.679 US cents per kilowatt hour • Construction of the solar project will begin in Q2 2020 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; November 8, 2019: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has today signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and Government Support Agreement (GSA) with the Government of the Republic of Uzbekis...
03 Nov 2019
Masdar together with federal departments and ministries across the UAE, joined together to celebrate “Flag Day”, an annual event marking the anniversary of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan becoming the President of the UAE on 3 November 2004. Following the theme of “Raise it high, raise it proud”, the day celebrates the love, unity and loyalty of the people of the UAE to their homeland, and honours the natio...
22 Oct 2019
• Masdar submitted the lowest bid for the 100MW project, which will be located in the Navoi region • The solar plant comes under the IFC’s Scaling Solar programme, with financing expected to be completed by the end of Q1 2020 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; October 22, 2019: Masdar, a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company and one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has announced that it is the winning b...
21 Oct 2019
Tesla Powerpacks to store excess energy and power office at night Bee’ah aims to achieve LEED Platinum certification for new HQ building Dubai, UAE, 21 October 2019: Bee’ah, the Middle East’s leading sustainability pioneer, will power its iconic new headquarters in Sharjah with solar energy, reinforcing its commitment to championing sustainability and innovation. The plant will be developed and built by Masdar, o...
20 Oct 2019
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, October 20, 2019: UAE-founded ekar has announced a strategic partnership with Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, to bring electric vehicle car-sharing to the Middle East by introducing five Tesla models S and X into its fleet. The vehicles are now available to hire from Masdar City in Abu Dhabi. “Masdar City installed the first rapid charging station for electri...
11 Oct 2019
HE Aleksandar Vučić, President of the Republic of Serbia, attends the inauguration along with HE Dr Thani Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, and HE Mubarak Saeed Al Dhaheri, UAE Ambassador to Serbia The Čibuk 1 wind farm will provide sustainable, emissions-free power to 113,000 homes and displace more than 370,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year Vojvodina, Serbia; October 11, 2019: A consortium led by M...
07 Oct 2019
Masdar is the first investor in the £400 million fund besides the UK government, with an investment of £35 million Fund signing ceremony witnessed by HE Mansoor Abulhool, UAE Ambassador to the UK Masdar participation in CIIF is through a special purpose entity incorporated at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre of Abu Dhabi London, United Kingdom; October 7, 2019:&nb...
19 Sep 2019
• The UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund is the largest renewable energy initiative of its kind in the Caribbean region and is a partnership between the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC), Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; September 19, 2019: The UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund (UAE-CREF) has announced a partnershi...
13 Sep 2019
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; September 12, 2019: Masdar has awarded the winners of the Ecothon Plus competition at the World Energy Congress in Abu Dhabi. The competition was held as part of Masdar’s Future Sustainability Leaders programme. In collaboration with the UAE Emirates Red Crescent, the Ecothon aimed to provide energy-efficient solutions for the UAE-Jordanian Refugee Camp in Marajeeb Al Fhood, Jordan. The camp is operate...
12 Sep 2019
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; September 12, 2019: Swedish solar energy company Azelio has partnered with Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (‘Masdar’) and Khalifa University of Science and Technology to run a pilot project evaluating new technology in power storage. An agreement to formalize the partnership was signed by Jonas Eklind, Chief Executive Officer, Azelio, Abdulla Balalaa, Director, Real Estate Development and Design...
11 Sep 2019
Aim of the joint venture will be to explore and collaborate on opportunities in non-utility scale renewables and energy-efficient investments Agreement reinforces Masdar and EDF’s already strong ties in the region, where they are collaborating on the Dewa III solar project in the UAE, Morocco’s Noor Midelt project and Saudi Arabia’s Dumat Al Jandal wind farm Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; September 11...
10 Sep 2019
Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. —The Land Art Generator Initiative (LAGI) and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) have today announced at the 24th World Energy Congress in Abu Dhabi the winners of this year’s LAGI international design competition. Sponsored by Masdar, LAGI 2019 Abu Dhabi challenged design teams to create large-scale works of public art that also produce clean kilowatt-hours for the Masdar City grid using technologies such as s...
10 Sep 2019
£400 million fund – Charging Infrastructure Fund (CIIF) to help develop public charging infrastructure points for electric vehicles First £70 million investment will create 3,000 new rapid charge points, more than doubling the number of rapid charge points across the UK by 2024 CIIF managed by Zouk Capital, first investment by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (‘Masdar’) and government. Further £...
03 Sep 2019
ABU DHABI, 3rd September, 2019 -- The UAE has initiated a project in Liberia to help rural women achieve sustainable income, food security and nutrition opportunities, as part of the UAE's ongoing humanitarian works to empower women across the world. For this purpose, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, MoFAIC, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, FAO, and the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, Ma...
13 Aug 2019
• The first wind turbine in the landmark project has been successfully connected to Oman’s electricity transmission grid • Once fully commissioned, the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development-financed wind farm will generate enough electricity to supply 16,000 homes Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; August 13, 2019: The 50-megawatt (MW) Dhofar Wind Farm in Oman has produced its first kilowatt hour of electricity, marking a major...
23 Jul 2019
Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. — The sixth Land Art Generator Initiative (LAGI) design competition has recently concluded and twenty-eight world-changing designs have been shortlisted for a landmark site that could potentially be transformed into a new public park at Masdar City, Abu Dhabi. The shortlisted proposals can be seen on display at the 24th World Energy Congress from September 9–12, 2019. Three hundred teams from more than 65 countries ...
22 Jul 2019
The consortium consisting of EDF Renewables and Masdar has completed the financing of the Dumat Al Jandal utility-scale wind project in Saudi Arabia, with the backing of Saudi and international banks. The Renewable Energy Project Development Office (REPDO) of the Saudi Ministry of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources (MEIM) awarded the US$500 million Dumat Al Jandal wind farm in January following a call for tenders in August 2017. The winning ...
12 Jul 2019
Yerevan, Armenia, July 12, 2019: Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (‘Masdar’) is pursuing renewable energy opportunities in the Republic of Armenia, a country with considerable potential for solar and wind energy development. Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, and David Papazian, Chief Executive Officer of the Armenian National Interests Fund (ANIF), today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to ex...
04 Jul 2019
In June 2019, Shams Power Company successfully achieved 1 million man-hours without lost time injuries (LTI). “Reaching 1,000,000 work-man hours without LTI is not something that anyone can achieve. This would not have been possible without the proper mindset, the supervision of all critical activities, and the adherence to HSE policies and procedures," said Majed Al Awadhi, General Manager, Shams Power Company. Shams Power Company is a ...
03 Jul 2019
• Extensive retrofit funded through a co-branded credit card initiative launched in 2013 will cut the electricity bills of the Abu Dhabi-based special needs school by around a third Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; July 3 2019: Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (‘Masdar’) and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) are celebrating the Year of Tolerance in the UAE by helping an Abu Dhabi-based school for people of determination to ...
23 May 2019
Tariff at peak hours set at a record-low 0.68 Moroccan dirhams per kilowatt-hour Innovative project the world’s first advanced hybridisation of CSP and PV technologies Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; May 23, 2019: The Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN) has announced that the consortium of EDF Renewables, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (“Masdar”) and Green of Africa has been awarded the tender...
14 May 2019
ADSW brings together policymakers, industry specialists, technology pioneers, future sustainability leaders and members of the local community to shape the global sustainability agenda ADSW 2019 hailed as the most successful yet, with US$11 billion in business deals announced Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; May 16, 2019: Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has honoured the sponsors and partners of Abu Dhabi Sustai...
28 Apr 2019
With exactly one month to go until the 30th May submissions deadline, the Zayed Sustainability Prize has today issued a final call to small-to-medium sized enterprises, non-profit organisations and high schools, around the world, to submit their entries for the 2020 edition of the UAE’s pioneering sustainability award. Now in its 12th annual award cycle and, since 2018, expanded in scope to include additional sustainability categories, al...
23 Apr 2019
Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, today launched Abu Dhabi’s most sustainable retail destination – My City Centre Masdar. The AED 300 million community project – Majid Al Futtaim’s first shopping mall in Abu Dhabi and its 25th in the region – is a flagship mixed-used development with sustainability at its core. “My C...
22 Apr 2019
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, April 23, 2019 – Honeywell, the global technology leader, today launched its new Honeywell Masdar Innovation Center in Abu Dhabi in the presence of Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, and senior Honeywell leadership. A new milestone for the region, the innovation and knowledge-exchange hub is designed to advance digital transformation across the oil, ...
20 Mar 2019
Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, and the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) have successfully installed the first solar panel system at an Australian Antarctic station, it was announced today. The solar installation will provide up to 30 kW of electric power to the Casey research station, located on Vincennes Bay in the Windmill Islands, just outside the Antarctic Circle, during the Austral summer months. The aim of the project, whi...
20 Mar 2019
• Abu Dhabi Innovation Platform to streamline access to information and funding for new businesses in the digital economy • Six more clean-tech start-ups undergoing evaluation for Catalyst’s 2019 funding cycle • Flagship sustainable urban community to host UAE Clean Tech Challenge in November Abu Dhabi, UAE, March 20, 2019: Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s flagship sustainable urban community, has launched Tech Park, a new des...
19 Mar 2019
Three climate-resilient solar power projects in the Bahamas, Barbados, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are being inaugurated this week under the US$50 million UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund (UAE-CREF), the largest renewable energy initiative of its kind in the region. The fund is a partnership between the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, and Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future...
10 Mar 2019
Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has announced that its renewable energy portfolio has grown by 33 per cent over the past year, reaching 4 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy in operation and under development across 25 countries. Speaking at the Intersolar Middle East 2019 conference last week, Yousif Al Ali, Director of Business Growth, Masdar Clean Energy, highlighted Masdar’s expansion regionally and internationally. To date, M...
02 Mar 2019
• Pedestrian-friendly projects at Masdar City earns prize at RTA’s Dubai Awards for Sustainable Transport Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: March 2, 2019 – Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has received the prestigious Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport (DAST) in the Mobility Management category for its initiatives to promote walking and cycling at Masdar City. Masdar’s Abdulla Balalaa, Director, Real Esta...
15 Feb 2019
Alpin Limited announced today that it has been awarded WELL Silver certification for New and Existing Interiors by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). The prestigious distinction was awarded through IWBI’s WELL Building Standard (WELL), which is the premier building standard focused on enhancing health and wellness. Created through seven years of rigorous research and development working with leading physicians, ...
14 Feb 2019
Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s sustainable urban community, will host hundreds of runners at its annual Green Run on Friday, February 22. Organised in collaboration with the Environment Friends Society, the Green Run is free to enter and has four categories: People of Determination (500 metres); Children (1km); Women (2km); and Men (3km). Dr Ibrahim Ali Mohammed, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Environment Friends Society, said: &ldqu...
12 Feb 2019
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; February 11, 2019: Christine Lagarde, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), visited Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (‘Masdar’) yesterday to witness the progress of Abu Dhabi’s flagship sustainable urban community, Masdar City, and learn how investment in youth is helping the UAE to deliver on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. She also toured Khalifa University of Sci...
10 Feb 2019
Construction of GCC’s first utility-scale wind energy project on track • Four of the project’s 13 wind turbines are now fully installed; project scheduled to start generating power by Q3 2019 • Hamdan Ali Al Hinai, Chairman of the Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP), Eng Yaqoob Alkyumi, CEO of OPWP, Eng Saleh Al Rumhi, CEO of Tanweer join stakeholders on tour of 50MW Dhofar Wind Farm Muscat, Oman, ...
09 Feb 2019
Sunna Design’s 8 “iSSL Maxi 4” solar streetlights to be monitored over 12-month period Abu Dhabi, UAE: 9th February 2019: Following their win last year, at the Zayed Sustainability Prize’s 10th annual awards ceremony (formerly Zayed Future Energy Prize), Sunna Design has announced a partnership with Masdar City, in Abu Dhabi, to conduct a 12-month pilot scheme for its “iSSL Maxi 4” solar streetlights to underg...
04 Feb 2019
Ministry of Education and Masdar to collaborate on sustainability education • Masdar’s Sustainability Ambassador Program to be integrated into the MoE’s Innovation Ambassador Program 2019 • Masdar participates in the National Science Technology and Innovation Festival, where it will be hosting its annual Sustainability Ambassador Program Ecothon Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 04, 2019: Masdar, the Abu Dhab...
26 Jan 2019
■ First of 13 turbines marks major milestone in construction of GCC region’s first commercial-scale wind farm project, which will supply electricity to 16,000 homes ■ Masdar’s wind portfolio of over 2GW to be on display throughout ADSW 2019 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 26, 2018: Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, announced today the installation of the first of 13 turbines at the 50 megawatt (MW) Dhofa...
19 Jan 2019
The 2019 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week successfully concluded on January 19, with the region’s largest sustainability gathering once again achieving new milestones for attendance, participation and business deals. To align more closely with the UAE Vision 2021 and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, ADSW 2019 took place under the theme “Industry Convergence: Advancing Sustainable Development” and...
17 Jan 2019
• Exhibition at Eco-Villa highlights Masdar’s support of the UAE’s National Food Security Strategy and Masdar’s wider focus on sustainability Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 17, 2019 – Masdar City in Abu Dhabi has unveiled a Smart Home Farming Showcase called ‘Bustani’ at its Eco-Villa prototype to demonstrate emerging farming solutions that will help UAE residents become more self-sufficient in m...
17 Jan 2019
• Local and international dignitaries, business leaders, policymakers and thought leaders gather for the Masdar-led platform • WiSER aims to promote new thinking, viable solutions and lasting collaboration to empower present and future generations of female sustainability leaders Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 17, 2019: Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, hosted its fourth annual Women in Sustainability, Environment and R...
16 Jan 2019
■ Targets increased deployment of solar energy solutions in off-grid communities with units on display at ADSW 2019 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 16, 2019 Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has positioned itself in the commercial off-grid energy sector by increasing its capacity to rapidly deploy solar kits in off-grid communities around the world. Building on the company’s extensive experience delivering re...
16 Jan 2019
Masdar report identifies top 10 technologies to accelerate sustainable development over the next five years based on industry survey • Innovations expected to have the most impact include carbon capture, energy storage, 3D printing, artificial intelligence (AI), and data analytics to fast-track global sustainability transition Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 16 January, 2019 – The convergence of emerging technologies has the potenti...
16 Jan 2019
Abu Dhabi Power Corporation, Mubadala and Masdar Enter into Strategic Partnership Partnership will support Abu Dhabi’s development plans for a sustainable future across the power and water sector Abu Dhabi, 16 January 2019: Abu Dhabi Power Corporation, a state-owned entity with a mandate to generate value through active asset management of key utilities’ investments in Abu Dhabi, entered into a strategic partnership with Mubadala In...
16 Jan 2019
Masdar City and German Embassy to the UAE Host Exhibition on Germany’s Energy Transition at Masdar City Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 16, 2019 – The German Embassy to the UAE and Masdar City are hosting a photographic exhibition at Masdar City to highlight the transformation of Germany’s energy system. The exhibition titled ‘Energiewende’ – meaning energy transition – explains how the German e...
15 Jan 2019
Abu Dhabi, January 15, 2019 – The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) announced today that it has initiated the process to give an investment license to the consortium of Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company – Masdar and EDF Renewables which last week was awarded the Kingdom’s first utility scale wind project at Dumat Al Jandal. SAGIA made the announcement at the World Future Energy Summit, part of Abu Dhabi Su...
15 Jan 2019
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 15 January, 2019 – Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, and Taaleri Energia, a Finnish wind and solar developer and fund manager, signed an agreement for the establishment of a joint venture with the aim of developing renewable energy projects in Central and Eastern Europe. The joint venture aims to build upon the success of Masdar and Taaleri’s ongoing activities in the Western Balkans by expa...
15 Jan 2019
• Renewable energy projects in Texas and New Mexico are company’s first renewable energy investments in North America • Landmark agreement announced at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2019 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 15, 2019: The Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), has announced the execution of a share purchase agreement (SPA) to acquire John Laing Group plc’s (John Laing) interest in two wind farms in the...
15 Jan 2019
• The agreement sets the guidelines to grow the portfolios of both companies in wind energy and solar PV • Cepsa targets 500-600 MW capacity in the next five years Abu Dhabi, UAE, January 15, 2019: Cepsa and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) have strengthened their collaboration in renewables by today signing a Partnership Agreement at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, one of the world’s largest gatherings on sustainability th...
14 Jan 2019
■<em> Global heads of state, senior UAE government and business leaders convene for launch of the largest sustainability gathering in the Middle East;</em><br /> <br /> ■ <em>ADSW 2019 takes place under the theme ‘Industry Convergence: Accelerating Sustainable Development’ and the six pillars of Energy and Climate Change, Water, Future Mobility, Space, Biotechnology and Tech for Good<br />...
12 Jan 2019
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 12, 2019 – The Festival is returning to Masdar City for a two-day family celebration, bringing to a close the latest edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. The fun-packed weekend, which will be hosted on Friday, 18 and Saturday, 19 January at Masdar City, will bring the public to learn about sustainability and how to make more environmentally-conscious decisions. “The Festival is t...
10 Jan 2019
Paris, January 10th 2019 – The consortium consisting of EDF Renewables and Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC), both global leaders in renewable energy, is announcing that it has won the tender for the Dumat Al Jandal wind farm. With an installed capacity of 400-megawatt (MW), it will be Saudi Arabia’s first wind farm and the largest in the Middle East. The future wind farm will benefit from a 20-year power purchase ag...
03 Jan 2019
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 3, 2019 – Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has officially launched the first fully electric passenger bus in the region in partnership with the Department of Transport in Abu Dhabi (DoT), Abu Dhabi-based bus manufacturer Hafilat Industry LLC , and leading technology company Siemens. The vehicle will serve a six-stop route between Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station and Mas...
13 Dec 2018
The owners of the Dudgeon wind farm, Equinor, Masdar and China Resources Group have announced the signing of a hybrid refinancing that includes approximately GBP561 million of commercial bank debt and GBP706 million of senior secured notes privately placed with institutional investors, finally maturing in 2032. Both tranches have been oversubscribed, underpinning strong investor interest. The A- (EXP) rating by Fitch reflects efficient operations...
11 Dec 2018
■ Partnership supports the business strategy of Masdar to participate in advanced clean technologies worldwide ■ Opening of the Masdar Building which houses the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) will accelerate the commercial and economic impact of graphene Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; December 11, 2018 – Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has hailed the official opening of the Masdar Building, whic...
10 Nov 2018
Prestigious accolade recognizes outstanding efforts towards procuring US$162 million loan to finance the Sharjah Waste to Energy Facility Sharjah, UAE, 12 November 2018: Bee’ah, the Middle East’s sustainability pioneer, and Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, were recognized as the winners of the Structured Loan Deal of the Year Award at the Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Middle East Awards for their financing of the UAE’s f...
05 Nov 2018
Solar projects in the Bahamas, Barbados, and St Vincent & the Grenadines to significantly cut energy costs Partnership between UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and Masdar to deploy clean energy projects in 16 countries over next three years Abu Dhabi, UAE, November 6, 2018: The first three renewable energy projects under the US$50 million United Arab Emirates-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund ...
22 Oct 2018
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; October 22, 2018 – Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s flagship sustainable urban development, has embarked on the next phase of its sustainable mobility network with today’s formal unveiling of its first NAVYA autonomous vehicle. Capable of transporting up to 12 people, the ‘Autonom® Shuttle’ was inaugurated in the presence of dignitaries representing the Department of Transport, Abu Dhabi...
22 Oct 2018
New plant in Sharjah showcased at WETEX 2018 will treat more than 300,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste a year and have a capacity of around 30 megawatts (MW) Abu Dhabi, UAE, October 23, 2018: Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) and leading environmental management company Bee’ah have completed the financing of a US$220 million waste-to-energy (WTE) plant in Sharjah, the UAE’s first. The lenders to the project are Abu Dhab...
20 Oct 2018
Jakarta, Indonesia, October 17 2018: The third phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MBR) Solar Park in Dubai has been awarded Solar Project of the Year 2018 at the Asian Power Awards in Jakarata. Ian Warrilow, President and Country Manager of Mubadala Petroleum, accepted the award on behalf of Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company), a partner in Shua’a Energy 2, the project company developing Phase 3. The shareholders in Shua&rs...
10 Oct 2018
Abu Dhabi; September 2018 - Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has signed a green revolving credit facility (RCF) with four local and international banks to provide funding for new and ongoing investments in its global clean technology and sustainable real estate projects. The facility, which is the first green RCF in the Middle East, has been arranged with the UAE’s First Abu Dhabi Bank, Societe Generale Corporate & Invest...
24 Sep 2018
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, September 25, 2018: Ras Al Khaimah Municipality, in partnership with Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company), has today launched its “Model Villa Initiative”, in an effort to promote energy efficiency and the building of more sustainable residential villas in the emirate. The initiative is part of RAK Municipality’s Building Retrofits Programme, which complements the Ras Al Khaimah Energy ...
11 Sep 2018
5MW Ile de Romainville Solar Park being developed with financing worth AED31 million from Abu Dhabi Fund for Development as well as funds from PUC’s own equity Solar PV project to be integrated with existing 6MW Port Victoria Wind Farm and PUC’s existing power station Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Sept 12, 2018 – Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, will helpthe Public Utilities Corporation (PUC) in bu...
04 Sep 2018
Belgrade, Serbia; September 4, 2018 - A collaboration between Masdar, Taaleri Energia and the German development finance institution DEG to develop the largest utility-scale commercial wind project in Serbia has successfully reached a number of key milestones, and is on schedule to start production early next year. Čibuk 1 in Dolovo, situated 50km outside the capital Belgrade, has completed the construction of 33 overhead pylons allowing for the...
29 Jul 2018
Future food security is high on the UAE government’s agenda Enhancing cooperation between government entities in order to achieve future food security objectives A milestone in the advancement of innovations in agricultural production and sustainable solutions to support food production in the UAE Abu Dhabi, 30 July 2018 - The UAE Office for Future Food Security and Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) have announced a str...
21 Jul 2018
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, July 22, 2018 –HE Eng Abdullah bin Mohammed Balheif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Infrastructure Development, witnessed the signing of a cooperation between the Ministry and Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) supporting the application of sustainability best practices. The agreement was signed by Eng Hassan Mohammed Jumaa Al Mansouri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Mohamed...
08 Jul 2018
Auckland, New Zealand; July 5, 2018 – The third session of the Pacific Renewable Energy Integration training programme, hosted by the United Arab Emirates, successfully concluded today in Auckland, New Zealand. The programme focuses on development and financing of solar, wind, and other renewable energy projects and is managed by Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Internation...
26 Jun 2018
Peterhead, Scotland; June 27, 2018 – Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) and the Norwegian multinational energy company Equinor (formerly Statoil) have installed, and will soon begin testing, a new battery system designed to store electricity generated by Hywind Scotland, the world’s first commercial-scale floating wind farm. The battery storage solution is the first in the world to be connected to an offshore wind farm. The proj...
10 Jun 2018
Masdar City’s Etihad Eco-Residence has won the Green Residential Building award at the Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Green Building Awards 2018. A team from Multiplex Constructions LLC, which built the complex, accepted the award for the Masdar-developed project at a recent ceremony in Dubai. Designed by project partners Woods Bagot and Brewer Smith Brewer Group (BSBG), the Et...
22 May 2018
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), one of the world’s largest sustainability gatherings, has announced its theme for its next edition, which takes place from 12-19 January 2019. ADSW 2019, under the theme titled ‘Industry Convergence: Accelerating Sustainable Development’, will explore how industries are adapting to the digital transformation under way in the global economy, and the new opportunities it is presenting t...
19 May 2018
His Excellency Dr Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of Ethiopia, visited Masdar City in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. He was received by a delegation led by HE Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State and Chairman of Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company); Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO of Masdar; Yousef Baselaib, Masdar’s Executive Director for Sustainable Real Estate; and Bader Al Lamki, Masdar’s Executive Director for Clean Energy. Prime Minister...
13 May 2018
French multinational Saint-Gobain has broken ground on its first Multi Comfort House in the Middle East at Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s flagship sustainable urban community. In the presence of HE Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment and Ludovic Pouille, French Ambassador to the UAE, Pierre-André de Chalendar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Saint-Gobain, and Mohamed Jameel Al ...
24 Apr 2018
Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) and the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad, or ICE) have announced a collaboration to promote renewable energy development. Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, and Eugenia Gutierrez, Member of the Board and Director of ICE, signed a memorandum of understanding to share technical knowledge and project experience. The agreement aims to...
23 Apr 2018
Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, and Emirates Post – the nations’ leading post and express provider – have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to provide dedicated Emirates Post Business Boxes and postal services for Masdar Free Zone companies. Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Masdar’s Chief Executive Officer, and Obaid Mohammad Al Qatami, Acting Chief Commercial Officer at Emirates Post ...
16 Apr 2018
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; April 16, 2018 – Evolving from 10 years of success as the Zayed Future Energy Prize, the UAE’s preeminent sustainability Prize undergoes a strategic refocus The Zayed Future Energy Prize will today become the Zayed Sustainability Prize as part of a strategic move to refocus its mandate. After ten years of successfully promoting renewable energy initiatives across the globe, the Prize will now...
28 Mar 2018
Abu Dhabi, UAE, March 28, 2018: Collaborative Masdar- and SENER-backed solar company has paved the way for the development of more efficient concentrated solar power (CSP) technologies In the ten years since it was established through a collaboration between Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, and SENER, the Spanish engineering and technology specialist, Torresol Energy has steadily pursued its mission to improve the competit...
26 Mar 2018
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 27 March 2018 – Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Korea Energy Agency (KEA) for renewable energy collaboration and investment between the Republic of Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Masdar’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Dr. Nam Hoon Kang, President and CEO of KEA, signed the MoU, which coincided with ...
20 Mar 2018
Shams Power Company, the developer, owner and operator of the UAE’s first large-scale solar power project, Shams 1, is celebrating five years of uninterrupted electricity generation at the plant this month. Located in Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi’s western region, the 100 megawatt-capacity (MW) Shams 1 was the largest concentrated solar power plant in the world at the time of its inauguration in 2013 and the first plant of its kind in ...
10 Mar 2018
Three-kilometre marathon organised by Environment Friends Society starts 15:30 this Friday, March 9 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; March 8, 2017 – Abu Dhabi’s sustainable urban community Masdar City will host an estimated 300 runners this Friday for the “Environmental Marathon” organised by Environment Friends Society. Open to men, women, children and people of determination, the 3km road race is free to enter and perf...
03 Mar 2018
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 4 March 2018 – Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, a subsidiary of the Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), today announced that it will install a 290-kilowatt (KW) solar photovoltaic (PV) system to serve the facility of Khazna Data Centres (Khazna) in Masdar City. In the presence of Khaled Al Qubaisi, Chief Executive Officer, Aerospace, Renewables and Information Communications Technology for Mubadala, Mohamed Jame...
24 Feb 2018
Abu Dhabi, UAE, February 25, 2018: As the UAE marks Innovation Month in February, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company Masdar is accelerating the commercialisation of clean technologies at home and abroad. SUPPORTING THE NATIONAL INNOVATION STRATEGY Established in 2006 to help maintain Abu Dhabi’s leadership in the global energy sector, while supporting the diversification of both its economy and energy sources for the benefit of futu...
17 Feb 2018
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; February 16, 2018 – Masdar City is ringing in the Chinese New Year with traditional activities and family entertainment from 12:00-20:00 on February 18-20. The Masdar City podium will be filled with festive decorations as visitors enjoy dragon-puppet-making, lantern-making and more. Masdar City visitors are also invited to decorate a new-year-themed Wishing Tree. According to Chinese tradition, all their wi...
14 Feb 2018
World’s first commercial offshore wind farm running at 65 per cent capacity compared with industry average of 45-60 per cent Purpose-built “pitch motion controller” allows project to withstand harshest North Sea weather conditions Abu Dhabi, UAE, February 15, 2018: As the UAE celebrates Innovation Month in February, the developers of Hywind Scotland, the world’s first commercial-scale floating wind farm, have...
29 Jan 2018
The Netherlands Embassy in the UAE in association with Masdar is hosting a photography exhibition at the Masdar City Eco-Villa highlighting the effects of climate change until February 16th 2018. The exhibition entitled “Where We Will Go?” presents the work of Dutch photographer and academic Kadir van Lohuizen, who spent three years documenting the impact of rising sea levels around the world. Thirty photographs take visitors on a v...
21 Jan 2018
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2018, hosted by Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, came to a successful conclusion on 20 January after further cementing its role as the world’s most inclusive sustainability gathering. The event brought together more than 38,000 attendees representing 175 countries, ranging from Heads of State and leaders of industry to students and local communities. Under the theme of ‘Driving the Global E...
19 Jan 2018
Today was the first day of The Festival at Masdar City, and there's the promise of more fun, food and entertainment tomorrow! The event which concludes Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week is dedicated to raising community awareness of sustainability, brings in crowds with food trucks, live entertainment, and educational games and activities. The different Experience Zones include a Souk selling local and organic produce as well as an innovation hub fi...
18 Jan 2018
The World Future Energy Summit, part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, was the launch platform today for the 2018 Electric Vehicle Road Trip (EVRT), in the presence of His Excellency Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Industry. The starting signal for the cars to start their journey was given by Global EVRT’s Mobility Conference host, Nicki Shields, Scientist & Presenter at Formula E, CNN. Global EVRT, the organisers behind the ...
18 Jan 2018
Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has signed a collaboration agreement to deliver a wind power portfolio of more than 800 megawatts (MW) in Egypt alongside Elsewedy Electric and Marubeni Corporation. The signing took place in the presence of HE Wael Gad, Ambassador of Egypt to the UAE, during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer at Masdar, said: “As Egypt’s economy expands, so do the...
18 Jan 2018
Cepsa, a global energy company with more than 85 years’ experience, and Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, an international leader in renewables and sustainable urban development, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore renewable energy project collaboration, especially wind and solar. Cepsa and Masdar aim to expand their international presence in the renewable energy market through the signing of this agreement.&nb...
17 Jan 2018
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, Masdar, and Bee’ah, the UAE’s leading environmental management company, have secured financing commitments for the Sharjah Multi-Fuel Waste-to-Energy Facility, the flagship project of Emirates Waste to Energy, a joint venture between the two companies launched in May 2017. The waste-to-energy (WTE) project is the first of its kind in the UAE, and has received financing commitments from Abu Dhabi Fund ...
17 Jan 2018
The Economic Cities Authority (ECA), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, aiming to cooperate on projects and services to progress the Saudi Economic Cities initiative and in turn advance the strategic objectives of both parties. In the presence of Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of State, Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (...
17 Jan 2018
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, Masdar, today announced the outcomes from its Renewable Energy Desalination Pilot Programme in Ghantoot, Abu Dhabi during an insight session at the International Water Summit (IWS) taking place during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2018. Masdar commissioned five pilot projects during the programme to explore the feasibility of using renewable energy to power seawater desalination and test novel, energ...
16 Jan 2018
Collaboration agreement signed with Australian Department of Environment and Energy at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2018 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 17, 2018 – Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company), Khalifa University of Science and Technology, and the Australian government announced that they will collaborate on sea ice research and energy efficiency in Antarctica to enhance scientific understanding of the effect...
16 Jan 2018
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: 17 January 2018 – Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, Masdar, has signed a strategic agreement with global infrastructure and energy development company Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. to support the commercialization of low-energy reverse osmosis seawater desalination plants in the Middle East, North Africa and Asia. The agreement was signed by Hyo Joon Joo, Senior Vice President, Daewoo E&...
16 Jan 2018
Memorandum of Understanding signed at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2018 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 17, 2018 – Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Argentinian province of Jujuy to establish mutually beneficial solar energy cooperation. HE Gerardo Rubén Morales, Governor of the Province of Jujuy, Argentine Republic, and Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executi...
16 Jan 2018
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 17 January 2018 – Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has announced the signing of a collaborative agreement with Norwegian multinational oil and gas company Statoil to analyse data from “Batwind” – the integrated energy storage system designed to store energy generated by Hywind Scotland, the first commercial-scale floating wind farm that was inaugurated by the two companies last Octo...
16 Jan 2018
Agreement ensures cooperation between three organisations for knowledge exchange and joint R&D activities to enhance economic and technical benefits of desalination and reduce costs of sustainable desalination technologies Agreement also includes opportunities to carry out Masdar’s advanced education and training programs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and Middle East and North Africa (M...
16 Jan 2018
Abu Dhabi, UAE, January 15, 2017 –His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, today stated that His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed, President of the UAE, has always guided the UAE towards educating young people on the principles of sustainable development, in line with the vision and approach of the UAE’s founding father, Sheikh Z...
16 Jan 2018
Abu Dhabi, UAE; January 17, 2018 – Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, announced at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week that the financing of the largest solar power plant in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has been completed. The financing for the 200 megawatt-capacity (MW) Baynouna solar energy project, to be built 10 kilometres outside of the capital Amman, was formalised at a signing ceremony between Baynouna Solar Energy Company (BSEC)...
15 Jan 2018
Al Zeyoudi: The UAE is approaching its renewables sustainable development goals through local and abroad investments High Level Panel sessions took place after Opening Ceremony of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Topics included the impact of “easternisation”, with senior representatives from policy and business in China, India and Japan Abu Dhabi, UAE, January 15, 2018 – Leaders of policy, business and academi...
15 Jan 2018
Global competition winner to supply latest models of autonomous electric vehicles New Bloomberg New Energy Finance research published today at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week predicts that by 2040 half of all vehicles sold will be electric Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 16, 2018 – Following the results of a global industry competition launched at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week last year, Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future ...
15 Jan 2018
Masdar City to host testing facility producing fuel from non-recyclable plastic waste Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 16, 2017 – Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) is collaborating with Envyron Energy, a subsidiary of Alliances for Global Sustainability, to advance plastic-to-fuel technology, it was announced today at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, one of the world’s largest sustainability gatherings. The obj...
14 Jan 2018
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 15, 2017 – Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company), ICONIQ Motors, a China-based electric vehicle company, and its strategic partner Safe City Group today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to test the latest autonomous driving concepts at Masdar City. The ICONIQ SEVEN, one of the world’s latest EV models, is on display at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). The futuristic ICONIQ SEVEN bu...
14 Jan 2018
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 15 January 2018 – Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate with EDF SA – the parent company of the EDF Group – in the power sectors of countries in sub-Saharan Africa. The agreement was signed by Bader Al Lamki, Masdar’s Executive Director for Clean Energy, and Valerie Levkov, Senior Vice President, Africa and Middle East, EDF S...
14 Jan 2018
ADSW visitors can experience a first-hand new public mobility solution developed by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company and Hafilat Industry New zero-emissions bus designed specifically for hot climates, with 150km range per chargeAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 15, 2018 – Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, today unveiled the all-electric Eco-Bus at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2018. A template for future sustaina...
14 Jan 2018
The Festival at Masdar City will take place on January 19-20 guaranteeing a memorable final two days at this year’s Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. Dedicating to raising community awareness of sustainability, The Festival will be bringing in the crowds with food trucks, live entertainment, and educational games and activities. There will be different experience zones in all, including a souk selling local and organic prod...
14 Jan 2018
Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, today signed a share purchase agreement (SPA) with Akuo Energy, the leading French IPP in renewable energy, to enter into the Krnovo Wind Farm, Montenegro’s first wind energy project. The agreement was signed by Niall Hannigan, Chief Financial Officer of Masdar, and Eric Scotto, Chief Executive Officer of Akuo Energy, during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2018 in the presence of Mohamed Jameel...
13 Jan 2018
Completion of installation announced during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2018 Off-grid project extends energy access to households in more than 1,000 rural villages Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, January 14, 2018 – Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, announced today at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), it has successfully completed installing a landmark off-grid solar power project that extends en...
07 Jan 2018
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Jan 8, 2018 - Another residential development has broken ground at Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s flagship sustainable community, it was announced today. Due for completion by 2020, the 600-unit Al Waha Residences will comprise luxury studios and apartments in one-, two- and three-bedroom unique Sky-Home and Townhouse configurations designed to meet strict environmental standards. Masdar City was chosen as the l...
20 Dec 2017
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: 20 Dec, 2017 – Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the next edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) will focus on ‘Driving the Global Energy Transformation’, it was announced today at a press conference to launch the event, which takes place from 13-20 January at the Abu Dhabi Nation...
12 Dec 2017
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; December 12, 2017 – Masdar Park at Masdar City has reopened with even more family attractions, further enhancing the city’s image as a popular community destination. The expanded park, now double in size at 2,500 square metres, includes more F&B outlets, a children’s playground, music wall, sports facilities and design installations themed on sustainability. Open daily from 09:00-22:00, Masd...
28 Nov 2017
Abu Dhabi, UAE; November 29, 2017 – Enviromena Power Systems (Enviromena), a portfolio company of Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has been successfully acquired by Arjun Infrastructure Partners (AIP). AIP is a UK-based independent infrastructure investment advisory company. It partners with institutional investors, mainly pension plans, to access direct infrastructure investments. UAE-based Enviromena develops, deploys and operat...
27 Nov 2017
Jakarta, Indonesia, November 28, 2017: Indonesian power company PT Pembangkitan Jawa-Bali (PT PJB), a subsidiary of the state electricity company Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), and Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, signed today a project development agreement (PDA) for the world’s largest floating solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant. With a capacity of 200 megawatt (MW), the plant will cover an area of 225 hectares atop the Cirata...
26 Nov 2017
Capacity building effort led by Masdar part of the ADFD-funded US$50 million UAE-Pacific Partnership Fund Next workshop planned before IRENA General Assembly at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2018 Abu Dhabi, UAE: 26 November 2017 – The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) has launched a two-year renewable energy training programme for Pacific Island countries financed by Abu Dhabi Fund for Dev...
22 Nov 2017
402MW Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm now supplying 410,000 UK homes, displacing 893,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually Flagship project delivered ahead of schedule; significant cost efficiencies achieved Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company a 35% shareholder in Dudgeon alongside Statoil (35%) and Statkraft (30%) Great Yarmouth, England; November 22, 2017 – Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, today inaugurated its third wi...
21 Nov 2017
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; November 21, 2017 –Masdar City has been named “Best Free Zone for Start Up Support” by the Financial Times and has collected three other prestigious global awards. The Global Free Zone of the Year Awards hosted by the FT’s fDi Magazine are among the most high-profile awards in the free zone sector, with approximately 65 free zones entering this year’s competition. This is Masdar City...
06 Nov 2017
Investments in clean energy will drive technological innovation, create interconnected systems and encourage end-use sectors in the next decade Abu Dhabi, UAE, 7 Nov 2017 – The Zayed Future Energy Prize, the UAE’s international awards for renewable energy and sustainability, brought together global energy leaders and influencers to address the urgency of transforming the global energy mix to safeguard energy security, enhance en...
06 Nov 2017
Investments in clean energy will drive technological innovation, create interconnected systems and encourage end-use sectors in the next decade Abu Dhabi, UAE, 7 Nov 2017 – TheZayed Future Energy Prize, the UAE’s international awards for renewable energy and sustainability, brought together global energy leaders and influencers to address the urgency of transforming the global energy mix to safeguard energy security, enhance energy access...
01 Nov 2017
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; November 2, 2017 – Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, commemorated UAE Flag Day today.The annual celebration marks the anniversary of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan becoming President of the United Arab Emirates in 2004, and is an occasion for the UAE people to reaffirm their national allegiance. "This special day symbolises the unity of the United Arab Emirates, and is an occasion to ...
31 Oct 2017
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 31 Oct 2017 – The Jury of the Zayed Future Energy Prize convened to deliberate and select nine winners across its five categories today. The winners will be announced at the Prize awards ceremony on 15 January 2018 as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW).The Prize recognises notable work carried out by businesses and individuals through the large corporation and lifetime achievement categories. Simultaneously, it serves to...
25 Oct 2017
Clean energy projects and experts shine at 19th annual WETEX exhibition as Executives take part in important sessions to discuss key renewable energy topics Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 25 October 2017 – Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, Masdar, was honoured this week with two Emirates Energy Awards during the 4th annual World Green Economy Summit (WGES), held in conjunction with the 19th annual Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exh...
22 Oct 2017
Growing portfolio supports UAE commitment to drive energy diversification and support knowledge economyDubai, United Arab Emirates, 23 October 2017 – Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, Masdar, announced details of its participation in the 19th annual Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), starting today (23-25 October) in Dubai. As a continued Strategic Sponsor of WETEX 2017, Masdar will showcase its growing clean energ...
21 Oct 2017
•Masdar’s funding towards Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre supports commitment of Abu Dhabi to promote knowledge economy Manchester, United Kingdom, October 20, 2017: A new research centre at the University of Manchester in England aimed at marketing products and technologies made from a “wonder material” known as graphene will be called The Masdar Building.Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, Masdar, is the principal funder of the purpose-buil...
17 Oct 2017
34 finalists now vie to win the distinguished Prize and be recognised for their contribution in the field of renewable energy and sustainabilityAbu Dhabi, UAE, 17 October 2017 – International experts from the fields of energy, sustainability and education chose a shortlist of 34 finalists for the 2018 Zayed Future Energy Prize on Sunday and Monday during the third of a rigorous four-stage evaluation process. The finalists will now be discussed du...
17 Oct 2017
UAE aims to increase clean energy contribution towards the total energy mix to 24% by 2021 and 50% by 2050Total global investment in private clean tech companies stands at USD 31.8 billionCLIX has potential to provide millions of dollars of investment for the most innovative sustainability and cleantech entrepreneurs The investment marketplace forms part of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week and World Future Energy Summit18 October 2017, Abu Dhab...
16 Oct 2017
HE Aleksandar Vučić, President of the Republic of Serbia, witnesses signing accompanied by HE Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak and Khaled Abdulla Al Qubaisi of Mubadala Investment CompanyAbu Dhabi Future Energy Company, Masdar 60 per cent shareholder in joint venture developing 158MW Čibuk 1 wind farm 50km outside BelgradeBelgrade, Serbia; October 17, 2017 – Financing for one of the largest wind power projects in mainland Europe has been agreed by the...
10 Oct 2017
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; October 10, 2017 – Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) welcomed Their Royal Highnesses the Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Luxembourg together with His Excellency Etienne Schneider, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Economy to Masdar City.Their visit included a meeting with Masdar CEO, Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, to hear about Masdar’s sustainability mandate and the company’s investments in internati...
03 Oct 2017
US$50 million UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund seeks to bring energy security to Caribbean regionThe UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund is one of the largest renewable energy initiatives in the Caribbean regionAbu Dhabi, UAE: 4 October, 2017 –Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for development aid, has signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, Masdar to finalise financing and to bolster coll...
25 Sep 2017
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 26 September 2017 – The evaluation process of the 2018 Zayed Future Energy Prize entries, the UAE’s international awards for renewable energy and sustainability, kick-started with a two-day meeting of the Review Committee in Abu Dhabi.Comprising local and international experts from across the renewable energy and sustainability industry, the committee evaluated entries shortlisted following a two-month due diligence appraisal by t...
18 Sep 2017
Abu Dhabi – 19th September 2017The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) held a regional launch of the new GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards in Abu Dhabi on the 19th of September 2017. Attended by companies, government entities and NGO’s from across the region, the launch event was a call to action for organisations to start disclosing their sustainability performance.The event was hosted by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, Masdar, sponsored by ...
09 Sep 2017
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 10 September 2017: The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), an international independent organization that has pioneered corporate sustainability reporting since 1997, will hold the regional launch of the new GRI Standards in Abu Dhabi on 19th September 2017. The launch event is being hosted by Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, Masdar, is sponsored by Union National Bank and has been organized in partnership with Sust...
18 Aug 2017
Muscat, Oman - August 19, 2017: Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, Masdar, today signed an Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) contract with a global consortium comprising GE and Spain’s TSK to build the Dhofar Wind Power Project, the first large-scale wind farm in Oman and the GCC.The Dhofar Wind Power Project is a result of the joint development agreement that was established in 2014 between Masdar and the Rural Areas Electrici...
15 Aug 2017
Abu Dhabi, 16 August, 2017: The fifth and final wind turbine for the Hywind Scotland commercial-scale floating offshore wind farm, a joint project between Masdar and Statoil, has arrived at its final destination, Buchan Deep, 25km east of Peterhead in Scotland.Earlier this summer, all five turbines were successfully assembled outside Stord, Norway and they have now completed their journey to Scottish waters. Each turbine took four days to be towe...
12 Aug 2017
Collaboration will bring together facilities management capabilities with energy, waste and water sustainability expertiseInaugural project to conduct sustainability evaluation for IPIC SquareAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 13th August, 2017 – Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, and MDC Business Management Services (BMS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities to deliver projects that improve the energy...
19 Jul 2017
Abu Dhabi, 20 July 2017: The first of five turbines for the Hywind Scotland commercial-scale floating offshore wind farm has now sailed away (date 17/07/2017) from Stord in Norway to its final destination, Buchan Deep, 25 km east of Peterhead in Scotland. Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, announced that it had acquired a 25% stake in the Hywind Scotland project during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in January.All five turbines wer...
17 Jul 2017
• Focus on partnership opportunities to deliver large scale renewable energy projectsAbu Dhabi, 16 July 2017 – Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, and the leading Indonesian power company PT Pembangkitan Jawa-Bali (PT PJB), today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore areas of collaboration on renewable energy projects in Indonesia. Experts from Masdar and PT PJB will work together to identify opportunities to meet Indon...
01 Jul 2017
Stord, Norway, 3 July, 2017: An exciting milestone has been reached in the development of the world’s first commercial scale floating wind farm, which on completion will be sited off the coast of Aberdeenshire, Scotland. All five wind turbines, each with a capacity of six megawatts (MW), have been mated onto a floating substructure in Stord, Norway, ready to be towed into position 25 kilometres out to sea from the Scottish town of Peterhead ...
27 Jun 2017
Masdar to provide technical advisory services and explore renewable energy solutions for DP World’s ports and free zones in the Middle East and Africa Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 22June 2017: Global trade enabler DP World and Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore areas of collaboration on clean energy solutions for DP World’s portfolio of ports and freezones in the Middle East an...
14 Jun 2017
Driverless PRT network to be temporarily closed during infrastructure worksExpanded shuttle service will ensure no transport disruption within City Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 15 June, 2017 – Masdar City, one of the world’s most sustainable urban developments, is seeing strong progress on the construction of Masdar Institute Neighbourhood, a major mixed-use development of offices, residential, retail and public open space which is due for c...
14 Jun 2017
Sophisticated finance structure backed by seven institutions includes Islamic investment Innovative project set to be the largest solar power plant in the world on completion, thanks to tilting solar panels that track the sunAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 14 June, 2017: The financing for Phase 3 of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai has been completed. This marks the latest significant milestone for the Masdar-led consorti...
27 May 2017
Emirates Waste to Energy Company to treat 300,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste (MSW) with its first facility.Signing of waste supply and power purchase agreements for WTE facility witnessed by HE Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Climate Change and EnvironmentSharjah, United Arab Emirates, May 25, 2017: Bee’ah, the country’s leading environmental management company, and Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, have formally e...
22 May 2017
Castries, St Lucia: 21 May 2017: The UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund is already engaged in project evaluations with six Caribbean countries and expects several more applications before June, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFAIC) announced at the annual meeting of Caribbean utility CEOs under the CARILEC industry association.This US$50m grant fund, one of the largest and most pioneering initiatives for the ...
24 Apr 2017
Abu Dhabi, UAE, April 23, 2017: Shaikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan launched her second children’s book during Earth Day celebrations yesterday at Masdar Park in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi.Special storytelling sessions of The Adventures of Maxima and Coustaud – In Search of a Global Solution, captivated their young audience during a day packed full of family fun and games. The Earth Day celebrations at Masdar Park also included live musi...
01 Apr 2017
Abu Dhabi, UAE; April 2, 2017 -- Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) today signed two separate Memorandums of Understanding with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and with Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy Company, covering energy and technology collaboration, renewables, and carbon management.Under the terms of the MoU between ADNOC and Saudi Aramco, the two companies will collaborate on identifying technologies that could deliver i...
28 Mar 2017
Masdar City, one of the world’s most sustainable urban developments, is showcasing its emergence as a clean-tech cluster at the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit 2017, taking place from March 27-30 at the Paris-Sorbonne University in Abu Dhabi. The fastest growing free zone in Abu Dhabi, and the Middle East’s first clean-tech cluster integrated with a world-class research institute, Masdar City is highlighting its su...
21 Mar 2017
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; March 22, 2017 – EDF Group, via its subsidiary EDF Energies Nouvelles, a market leader in renewable energy electricity, has joined the Masdar-led consortium developing the 800-megawatt (MW) third phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai.The agreement formalising the company’s entry into the consortium was signed today by Jean-Bernard Levy, Chairman and CEO of EDF Group, and Mohamed Jameel Al...
21 Mar 2017
Abu Dhabi, March 21, 2017: A delegation from Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s Future Energy Company, today visited the site of Wahat Al Karama, the permanent tribute to the UAE soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the Nation. The delegation, led by Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO of Masdar, paid their respects to the martyrs and placed a wreath in front of the monument.Al Ramahi said: "The decision of our wise leadership to build Wahat Al Kara...
13 Mar 2017
Project announced as part of a strategic partnership between LEAD Development and Project Management Consultants LLC (LEAD) and The National Investor PJSC (TNI)Mixed-use freehold project will accommodate around 5,000 residents by 2022Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; March 14, 2017: LEAD Development and Project Management Consultants LLC (LEAD) and The National Investor PJSC (TNI) will build the first residential community of private “green” villa...
05 Mar 2017
Submissions invited from eligible SMEs, NPOs and high schoolsPublic can nominate worthy corporations and individuals Entries close 6 July Prize embodies UAEs capacity for givingAbu Dhabi, 6 March 2017 – The 10th cycle of the Zayed Future Energy Prize is open for entries, it was announced earlier today. Submissions from eligible entrants are invited in the Small and Medium Enterprise, Non-Profit Organisation and Global High Schools categories, whi...
05 Mar 2017
Family Day at Masdar Park brought the community together for a fun-packed afternoon against the backdrop of one of the world’s most sustainable cities. Visitors took part in family-friendly activities such as a parade, arts and crafts, live entertainment and face painting. Opened this January, Masdar Park is an outdoor dining destination with outlets housed inside recycled shipping containers powered by solar panels. It also fe...
02 Mar 2017
Students from Al Ezza School in Abu Dhabi saw their favourite tales come to life at a Storytelling Session held near the iconic Wind Tower in Masdar City. Masdar celebrated World Book Day by inviting local school children to a book reading event today. Popular fairytale characters read and performed stories out loud, while inviting and encouraging participation from the younger guests. The Storytelling Session was also among Masdar’s Year ...
19 Feb 2017
French manufacturer to complete construction of “positive-energy” home by 2019Project will deliver the four dimensions of comfort set by Saint-Gobain: Thermal, acoustic, light and air qualityAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 19, 2017 – Saint Gobain, a world leader in the habitat and construction markets, will bring its innovative and sustainable solutions to the United Arab Emirates with the construction of an energy-efficient “Multi–Comf...
01 Feb 2017
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 1, 2017 – His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler's Representative in the Western Region, visited Masdar City in Abu Dhabi yesterday. Also present were HH Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of State and Chairman of Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company; Mohamed Hamad bin Azzan Al Mazrouei, the Under-Secretary of the Ruler's Representative ...
21 Jan 2017
ADSW 2017 welcomed five heads of state and 73 government ministers Record-breaking event hosts 4,080 senior executives, with a 60% increase in business meetings Abu Dhabi, January 22, 2017: Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2017, hosted by Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, came to a successful conclusion on 21 January after further building on its reputation as a significant platform for international dialogue, cooperation and a...
21 Jan 2017
UAE national family to move into the property in April 2017Masdar to monitor building’s energy, water and waste performance Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, January 19, 2017 – Masdar City’s Eco-Villa, a pilot project incorporating water and energy-saving technologies, has been completed and a UAE national family will soon live in the prototype sustainable dwelling, it was announced today at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2017.The Eco-Villa was lau...
20 Jan 2017
This year’s Festival launches Masdar Park, the city’s new food and beverage destinationAbu Dhabi, UAE; January 21, 2017 – The Festival at Masdar City attracted its biggest crowds ever as this year’s Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week drew to a successful close this weekend. Visitors enjoyed a fun-packed weekend of family-themed games, activities and live entertainment, as well as stalls selling arts, handicrafts and souvenirs, and delicious food and t...
18 Jan 2017
UAE and international students gather for talks, performances and presentations at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2017Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 19, 2017 – More than 600 students from the UAE and countries around the world took part in the second annual “Student Exclusive” at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) on Wednesday. Now a signature event of ADSW, the Student Exclusive is focused on empowering young people to think and act s...
17 Jan 2017
UAE-founded initiative welcomes global experts to its second annual conference during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week18 January, Abu Dhabi: Leaders from government, business and academia yesterday convenedin Abu Dhabi for the second annual Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) conference under the theme ‘Practical steps towards sustainable innovation.’ The event was organised by Masdar in partnership with the Zayed Futur...
17 Jan 2017
Finance mandate letter signed today at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2017 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 18, 2017 – Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, has selected International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to oversee the funding of the largest solar power plant in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, a 200-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic facility being developed by the wholly owned Masdar subsi...
16 Jan 2017
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 17, 2017 – Construction of the 800 megawatt (MW) phase 3 of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai will start at the end of this month following the award of the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the project. This was announced today at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2017.A Masdar-led consortium was selected last June by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority...
16 Jan 2017
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, January 17, 2017: Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, has signed a Cooperation Agreement with Qatar Electricity & Water Company (QEWC) and Nebras Power at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week to develop renewable and sustainable energy projects. The agreement was signed by His Excellency Fahd bin Hamad Al Mohannadi, General Manager and Managing Director of QWEC; Khalid Mohammed Jolo, CEO of Nebras Power and...
16 Jan 2017
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 17, 2017: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) today announced a landmark new US$50 million grant fund for renewable energy projects in Caribbean island countries. Launched by HE Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, the UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund represents one of the largest-ever single investments in the region's clean energy sector, as well as a significant deepening of ...
16 Jan 2017
Investment in Hywind Scotland will increase Masdar’s presence in the UK to 1.06GW of gross electricity generating capacity Statoil-Masdar partnership formally announced at ADSW 2017 in the presence of Norwegian State Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ms Tone Skogen Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 17, 2016 – Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, has acquired a stake in Hywind Scotland, a 30-megawatt (MW) flo...
15 Jan 2017
Heads of state attend inauguration and Abu Dhabi Global Action Day: HE Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan; HE Luis Guillermo Soli, President of the Republic of Costa Rica; HE Horacio Cartes, President of the Republic of Paraguay; HE Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal; HE Danny Faure, President of Seychelles; and HE Filip Vujanović, President of MontengroAbu Dhabi, UAE, January...
15 Jan 2017
Abu Dhabi-UAE: 16 January 2017 – His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, presented the Zayed Future Energy Prize to nine winners during the 2017 awards ceremony in Abu Dhabi today, in the presence of six heads of state.Nine pioneers in renewable energy and sustainability across five categories became the latest awardees to join the prize’s growing internatio...
15 Jan 2017
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 13, 2017 – The winning teams in a school contest to build an electric oven powered by solar energy received their trophies and cash prizes at Shams Solar Power Company in Madinat Zayed yesterday. Sixteen schools from Al Gharbia in Abu Dhabi’s Western Region challenged themselves over four weeks to create a safe, working oven powered only by the sun.Grade 11 and 12 students competed in teams of four, with a...
14 Jan 2017
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 15, 2017 – Global leaders in government and business will gather for the official opening of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in the UAE capital tomorrow. Taking place on the theme “Practical steps towards a sustainable future”, this year’s ADSW is expected to receive 38,000 attendees representing 175 countries, including five heads of state, more than 80 government ministers, and 880 exhibiting companies fro...
13 Jan 2017
The city’s iconic PRT system has carried more than 2 million passengers emissions-free since 2010Next phase of Masdar City's complex urban mobility plan calls for a 100% electric and driverless systemAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 14, 2017 – Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, is inviting selected industry specialists to develop the next phase of the driverless vehicle transit network serving Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s flagship ...
13 Jan 2017
Saudi delegation led by Energy Minister His Excellency Khalid Al-FalihVIP guests participated in bilateral talks aimed at expanding energy knowledge-sharing during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2017His Excellency Khalid Al-Falih says Saudi Arabia will collaborate with UAE and leverage on their experience in optimizing potential of renewable energy in driving mutual sustainable development agendaAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 14, 2017 – ...
11 Jan 2017
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 12 January 2017: Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, has announced the winner of its fifth annual Engage Social Media Contest. This year’s contest received 130 entries, a record level of participation in the five years of this competition, with submissions coming from 45 nations across six continents. For the first time, the contest welcomed submissions in formats other than blogging posts, which led to entries that incl...
11 Jan 2017
The Festival at Masdar City, part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), returns for the fourth straight year from January 20-21. The two-day fair is an opportunity for UAE residents and visitors to spend a fun educational weekend at one of the world’s most sustainable cities. Launched in 2014, the Festival aims to engage the local community in renewable energy and sustainability. Interactive zones within Masdar City highlight diff...
10 Jan 2017
The Middle East and North Africa’s leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer, Majid Al Futtaim, continues its expansion and announces today a new AED 300 million project in Abu Dhabi – “My City Centre Masdar”. The new mall will be located in the heart of Masdar City, one of the world’s most sustainable urban developments, with easy access to adjacent developments and connectivity to planned smart public...
03 Jan 2017
India’s pledge to quadruple renewable energy capacity in six years high on the agenda at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2017Abu Dhabi, UAE, Janauary 3 2017: Two-thirds of young Indian adults believe solar power should be the priority future energy source for their country, with wind power (56%) and hydroelectricity (37%) ranked second and third most important, respectively. That is according to the Masdar Gen Z Global Sustainability Survey*, a stu...
02 Jan 2017
Post-Millennials in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia call for more investment in clean energy – mirroring actions being undertaken as part of Government’s Vision 2030KSA clean energy ambitions a key focus at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2017Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 28, 2016 – Ambitious plans set out by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the deployment of renewable energy are strongly aligned with the hopes and ambitions...
16 Dec 2016
Masdar’s Renewable Energy Desalination Programme successfully completes one year of operations Fifth ‘off-grid’ pilot research project now on stream in GhantootAbu Dhabi, UAE, December 17, 2016 – Ground water scarcity exacerbated by increased water demand due to population growth and the effects of climate change – droughts, higher temperatures – is a critical sustainability challenge for many regions of the world. The Middle East & North Afr...
11 Dec 2016
Abu Dhabi-UAE: 8 December, 2016 – The 2017 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) is on track to be the most important in the event’s history for driving commercially focused action, said industry leaders at a press event. Hosted by Masdar, the forthcoming ADSW theme is ‘Practical Steps Towards a Sustainable Future’. The week’s anchor event, the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), will be celebrating its 10-y...
04 Dec 2016
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 30 November 2016: The Masdar City Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system celebrated its 6th anniversary on 28 November, just a week after carrying its 2 millionth passenger. The PRT’s driverless pods have covered a distance of more than 891,879 km on their transit route over the past six years, and have displaced CO2 emissions equivalent to running 53 cars for a whole year. Masdar’s Executive Director of Sustainable Real Estate Youse...
23 Nov 2016
Abu Dhabi, UAE, November 24, 2016: Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the Middle East’s largest gathering on sustainability, will host an elite group of industry experts to advise on the event’s continued success in translating the global mandate for renewable energy and clean technologies into concerted policy and business action. Held every January, ADSW welcomes heads of state, government ministers and international trade delegations – amon...
15 Nov 2016
Climate change and environmental degradation will pose the world’s gravest threat over the next 10 years, according to online study of Post-Millennials in 20 countriesMarrakech, Morocco, November 16, 2016 –Climate change will be the world’s biggest challenge over the next decade, according to a global survey of young people carried out by Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company. Unveiled at COP22, the United Nations Climate Change Conference ...
07 Nov 2016
The Prince of Wales Toured Masdar City and Participated in a Youth Circle Addressing Youth Engagement in Sustainability Abu Dhabi, UAE, 7 November 2016 – Today, His Royal Highness Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, was given a tour of Masdar City, where he took part in a Youth Circle organised by the Emirates Youth Council. The visit was part of a tour of the region, which builds on the longstanding relationship between the UAE and the UK...
23 Oct 2016
Masdar CEO Mohamed Al Ramahi and Abdul Fattah Daradkeh, CEO of NEPCO, sign PPA at a ceremony attended by HE Dr Hani Al Mulqi, Prime Minister of JordanAmman, Jordan, October 22, 2016 – Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, has completed a key step in the development of the largest solar power plant in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.The Power Purchasing Agreement (PPA) for a 200-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic (PV) plant was signed today by Moh...
16 Oct 2016
Additional licensing categories will empower UAE start-ups to bring their innovative ideas in clean technology and sustainability to marketAbu Dhabi, UAE, October 17, 2016 – Masdar City, one of the world’s most sustainable urban developments, is introducing new licences to encourage entrepreneurs to set up within the City’s business free zone. The announcement coincides with the 36th Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) taking place in ...
04 Oct 2016
Renewable energy portfolio expands to 2.7-gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity either deployed or under development in tenth year of operationsDubai, UAE, 5 October, 2016 – Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, is on track to achieve double-digit annual growth in its clean energy portfolio between now and 2020, in line with industry demand, with a pipeline of ambitious projects underway in both solar and wind. Masdar will showcase how it...
16 Aug 2016
Mohammed Al Ramahi: “Masdar operates across the whole clean energy chain, from developing utility-scale projects to deploying off-grid solutions.”Abu Dhabi, UAE, 17 August 2016 – Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s future energy company, today announced that it had passed the halfway mark in its project to construct a 16.6 MW solar power plant network in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. Masdar broke ground on the project in December last year. When complete, ...
02 Aug 2016
HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, HE Doris Leuthard, Vice President of the Swiss Confederation, and HE Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and Chairman of Masdar, welcome pilots back to UAEAbu Dhabi, UAE, 26 July 2016 – Solar Impulse 2 returned safely to Abu Dhabi this morning to successfully complete its historic round the world flight without using a drop of fuel. The first aircraft to circumnavigate the globe using only solar power, ...
02 Aug 2016
Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar: “Solar Impulse 2’s success will stand forever as a tribute to human ingenuity and our capacity to work together to solve common challenges” Abu Dhabi, UAE, 24 July 2016 – Solar Impulse 2 (Si2), the solar-powered plane attempting to become the first aircraft in the world to circumnavigate the Earth without using a drop of fossil fuel, will complete its epic journey in the early hours of ...
12 Jul 2016
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 13 July 2016 – Solar Impulse 2 (Si2), the solar-powered plane attempting to become the first aircraft in the world to circumnavigate the globe without using a drop of fossil fuel, took another step towards its epic goal when it touched down in Egypt at 7:10 Egypt time today. The plane was received at Cairo International Airport by Egypt Minister of Civil Aviation H.E. Sherif Fathy and UAE Ambassador to Egypt H.E. Juma Mubarak Al J...
09 Jul 2016
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 3 July 2016 – London Array, the world’s largest offshore wind farm, continues to break records as it marks three years of successful operations today. The sophisticated 630-megawatt wind power project – the largest international investment of Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company Masdar – delivers clean and reliable energy to more than half-a-million homes throughout the United Kingdom.Since its launch, London Array has produced a ...
26 Jun 2016
Dubai, UAE, 27 June 2016: HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced today the selected bidder for the 800 megawatt (MW) third phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which will be constructed based on the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model. HE Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of State, and Chairman of Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, was present. The selec...
25 Jun 2016
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 23 June 2016 - Solar Impulse 2 touched down in Europe early this morning after completing its historic journey across the Atlantic Ocean. The plane landed in Seville, Spain, just 60 kilometres west of the Gemasolar Thermosolar Plant, a solar thermal plant backed by Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company and host partner of Solar Impulse. Europe marks a symbolic next step in the journey of the solar powered plane. The Europea...
20 Jun 2016
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 20 June 2016 - Solar Impulse 2, the solar powered plane supported by Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, departed today from New York City at 2:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time for its daring journey across the Atlantic Ocean. H.E. Majid Al Suwaidi, UAE Consul General in New York City, attended the take-off from John F. Kennedy International Airport. The solar-powered plane is making its way to Seville, Spain, on t...
11 Jun 2016
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 11 June 2016 - Solar Impulse 2 (Si2), the record-shattering solar-powered plane, has touched down in New York City, completing the latest leg of its quest to circumnavigate the world without a drop of fuel. A representative from Masdar, Solar Impulse’s host partner, attended the arrival of the airport at John F. Kennedy airport. Commenting on the plane’s arrival in New York City, H.E. Majid Al Suwaidi, UAE Consul General in New Yo...
28 May 2016
Developer and operator of one of the world’s largest concentrated solar power plants receives prestigious Corporate Responsibility accoladeAbu Dhabi, UAE, 29 May 2016 – Shams Power Company, developer and operator of the Shams 1 concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in Western Abu Dhabi, has been recognised for its contribution to local communities at this year’s MENASOL Conference and Exhibition in Dubai.Ali Buhaji, Senior Manager for Business Dev...
16 May 2016
Projects provide 6.5 MW of renewable energy and result in $3.7 million of annual cost savings from imported fuelAbu Dhabi, May 17, 2016 – The recent inauguration of a 600kW solar photovoltaic plant in the Federated States of Micronesia marks the successful completion of Cycle 2 of US$50 million UAE-Pacific Partnership Fund. Through the UAE-PPF’s two cycles of financing provided by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, renewable energy projects have...
14 May 2016
402MW project co-developed by Masdar, Statoil and Statkraft expected to start commercial operations by the second half of 2017First offshore wind project developed with United Kingdom’s CfD incentive scheme to reach financial closeOne of the world’s largest offshore wind farms currently under construction, providing benefits for UK industry and creating local jobs London, UK, May 13, 2016: The developers of one of the world’s largest offshore win...
14 May 2016
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 15 May 2016 –H.E. Tommy Remengesau, Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, and His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, yesterday inaugurated three small-scale solar energy projects in the South Pacific island nation of Palau. The projects were developed by Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, with funding provided by the Abu Dhabi Fund f...
14 May 2016
Solar Impulse heading to Oklahoma in the round-the-world, zero-fuel journey Abu Dhabi, UAE, 12 May, 2016 – His Excellency Abdulla Alsaboosi, Consul General of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Los Angeles, and Emirati students studying in the US, witnessed Solar Impulse 2 take-off today on the next stage of its journey around the world. The next stop will see it touch down in Tulsa, Oklahoma, before continuing its journey towards the eventual fin...
09 May 2016
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 10 May 2016 – The United Arab Emirates and New Zealand today inaugurated a solar power plant in Solomon Islands, developed and deployed by Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company. The project was deployed as part of the US $50 million UAE-Pacific Partnership Fund (UAE-PPF) financed by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, the development arm of the UAE government. The 1-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic (PV) plant will meet seven per ...
08 May 2016
Five small-scale solar energy projects to be inaugurated between May 10 and May 15Abu Dhabi, May 9, 2016 – A series of renewable energy projects made possible by the US$50 million UAE-Pacific Partnership Fund (UAE-PPF) are set to be inaugurated in the Pacific Island countries and territories. Five small-scale solar energy projects, delivered by Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company Masdar, will come on stream across five island nations from May 10...
30 Apr 2016
Santiago Calatrava’s design selected for UAE National Pavilion following global design competitionAbu Dhabi, UAE – April 30, 2016:The National Media Council has selected architect Santiago Calatrava’s design for the UAE Pavilion for Dubai World Expo 2020. Located facing the Al Wasl Plaza, which lies at the centre of the 200-hectare exhibition zone, the UAE Pavilion – whose design will be inspired by a falcon in flight – will represent the UAE to ...
27 Apr 2016
Employee Event Looks Ahead to How Masdar Will “Seize the Next Decade” Abu Dhabi, UAE, April 28, 2016 –Today, Masdar employees and alumni gathered in Masdar City to mark ten years of achievement in advancing the clean energy industry in Abu Dhabi and around the world. Under the banner “Seizing the Next Decade,” participants were invited to reflect on Masdar’s significant and widespread impact to date and the promise of the next ten years, as part ...
20 Apr 2016
Abu Dhabi, UAE, April 21, 2016 – Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, has completed the delivery of 30 megawatts of utility-scale clean energy projects and 7,000 solar home systems in remote and strategic areas across Egypt. Together, the four clean energy projects developed by Masdar’s Special Projects unit will power 25,800 homes and displace 42,700 tonnes of CO2 annually, as well as advance the development objectives of the Egyptian g...
12 Apr 2016
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 13 April 2016 – Cityscape Abu Dhabi today saw the announcement of a Preferred Partnership Agreement between Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, and BYD Company Ltd, a leading Chinese corporation specialising in clean and energy-efficient technologies. The agreement will initially focus on promoting the commercialisation of clean transport and battery storage systems, potentially expanding to include activities such as so...
12 Apr 2016
Abu Dhabi, UAE, April 13, 2016 – Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) on April 12th 2016, to provide streamlined procedures for the establishment of schools and institutes of higher education at Masdar City. Under the agreement, Masdar will work closely with ADEC and third-party partners to develop areas of Masdar City that have the potential to be...
11 Apr 2016
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 12 April 2016 – Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy and sustainable development company, and the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC) today announced the UPC’s approval of the Detailed Master Plans for Phases 2 and 5 of Masdar City, one of the world’s most sustainable urban developments.Masdar City is targeting a 4 Pearl Estidama Community Rating, the first development in the UAE to do so. The approval of the City’s new Detaile...
10 Apr 2016
Abu Dhabi, UAE, April 10, 2016 – Residential apartments now under construction at Masdar City in Abu Dhabi will add to the thriving community taking shape at one of the world’s most sustainable urban developments.The senior management of Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, and of the Abu Dhabi-based property developer Reportage Real Estate marked the official ground-breaking of the 170-unit Leonardo Residences at the City today.The one-...
09 Apr 2016
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 9 April 2016 – Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, has installed 50 percent of the solar home systems as part of an innovative project to electrify rural Morocco. The installation of 9,000 out of 17,670 systems across 940 villages comes only a year after the partnership agreement was signed between Masdar and Morocco’s Office National de l'Electricité et de l'Eau Potable (ONEE). The project is expected to be fully comple...
06 Apr 2016
Abu Dhabi, April 7, 2016 – Masdar City in Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s most sustainable urban developments, is widely associated with the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, the world’s first graduate-level university focused on advanced energy and sustainable technologies.With the successful evolution of its business Free Zone and Investment Zone, the development is also increasingly associated with Abu Dhabi’s emerging private sector a...
05 Apr 2016
Iconic development increasing access to green building techniques; expanding as an education destination and hub for human capital Third-party projects to incorporate architectural and engineering innovations such as robotic car parkingThe Future Build online platform now hosts 660 verified sustainable building products and materialsAbu Dhabi, April 6, 2016 – Masdar City in Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s most sustainable urban developments, is hel...
05 Apr 2016
US Secretary of State Highlights UAE’s Commitment to Diversifying its Energy Use New York, USA, April 5, 2016 – “Despite low oil prices, the trend toward lower-cost renewable energy will continue in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region as business confidence grows in the sector’s potential and countries adopt increasingly favourable regulations,” said Bader Al Lamki, Executive Director of Masdar Clean Energy. Mr Al Lamki comments came d...
03 Apr 2016
Plans for purpose-built community serving the Middle East’s first dedicated R&D cluster integrated with a world-class research institute to be unveiled at Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2016Now under construction, Eco-Villa Prototype will use up to 72% less electricity than existing UAE villas and 35% less water – while the ‘Net Zero Energy’ prototype design can export power back to the electricity gridAbu Dhabi, UAE, April 2, 2016 – Masdar City in Abu ...
15 Mar 2016
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 16 March 2016 – Today marks the third anniversary of the start of the Shams 1 Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant’s operations. Shams 1, which occupies 2.5 square kilometres and has a power generating capacity of 100 megawatts, is the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa region.Shams 1, which takes its name from the Arabic word for ‘sun’, is a project majority-owned by Masdar in partnership with French oil and ga...
07 Mar 2016
Abu Dhabi, UAE -March 7, 2016: Today, Vice President Joseph R. Biden visited Masdar City as part of his series of official engagements with senior UAE leaders. The visit is the latest milestone in a bilateral relationship that has helped drive global efforts to foster the widespread adoption of renewable energy, the acceleration of clean technology innovation and research as well as the development of knowledge and human capital across a number o...
07 Mar 2016
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 8 March 2016 – The recent completion of a solar power project for the Pacific nation of Vanuatu marks the latest stage of the ground-breaking United Arab Emirates-Pacific Partnership Fund (UAE-PPF). The installation of three new solar PV plants represents another milestone for an imaginative and innovative initiative that has captured international attention with its potential for developing countries. Mr Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi,...
31 Jan 2016
1 February 2016, Abu Dhabi, UAE: – Masdar City’s Free Zone has facilitated the establishment at Masdar City of the Nordic Innovation Hub, a business incubator designed to bring Nordic clean technologies and solutions to the UAE.Nordic Innovation Hub’s purpose is to create a business incubating platform for all Nordic companies considering business in the UAE, as well as those already operating within the country.The Hub is a result of a decision ...
21 Jan 2016
Family fun, reading corner and various educational activities attract record number of visitorsAbu Dhabi, UAE – 22 January, 2016: The Festival at Masdar City, held as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), continues to grow year-on-year, with this year’s edition attracting a record number of UAE residents for a weekend of fun-filled, entertaining and educational activities for the whole family.In its third year, the Masdar-hosted Festival ...
20 Jan 2016
Exclusive interview with Akon and First RenewAbility Debate Series are Event HighlightsAbu Dhabi, UAE, 20 January, 2016 -- The Student Exclusive – a first-of-its-kind youth event at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) – drew hundreds of students from across the United Arab Emirates for the January 19 event. Supporting ADSW’s mission of raising awareness about sustainable development across the Emirates, the event represented an important gatheri...
20 Jan 2016
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 21 January, 2016: Promising technology startups, focused on technologies for sustainability, today had the chance to present their innovations at the first “Pitch Sprint” held as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. The invitation only, half-day, technology showcase was hosted by The Catalyst, the region’s first technology startup accelerator focused on sustainability and clean technologies, which was launched in November durin...
20 Jan 2016
21 January 2015, Abu Dhabi, UAE – Masdar has released its 2015 Sustainability Report, documenting the renewable energy company’s sustainability milestones in the period October 2014 to September 2015. Masdar developed the report using the internationally recognised sustainability reporting framework from the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), in accordance with the latest GRI G4 guidelines. The report discloses a wide variety of sustainability in...
20 Jan 2016
Abu Dhabi, UAE, January21, 2016 – Today, the Urban Journalism Academy, a pioneering initiative to train journalists and media professionals with an interest in sustainable, urban development, held a workshop for media on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2016. Organized by United Nations Habitat III Secretariat and hosted by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the Government of United Arab Emirates and Masdar, t...
19 Jan 2016
Agreement signed at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week launches development platform for future waste to energy projects across the UAE and the Middle East-regionAbu Dhabi, UAE – 20 January 2016: Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Sharjah’s environment company “Bee’ah” – the Middle East’s leading award-winning fully integrated environment and waste management company – to develop the UAE’s w...
19 Jan 2016
Hundreds of new products to be featured on The Future Build online databaseAbu Dhabi, UAE – 20 January, 2016: The Future Build (www.thefuturebuild.com) Masdar’s online green building products’ portal and the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council’s (QCC) Environmental Performance Trustmark Certification Schemes have announced a strategic partnership to create the largest database of products certified to UAE sustainable building requirements.Th...
19 Jan 2016
Masdar CEO Dr Ahmad Al Belhoul calls on regional financial institutions to support the sector’s continued advancementAbu Dhabi, UAE – 19 January 2016: Dr Ahmad Belhoul, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, today delivered the keynote speech at the formal inauguration of the ninth World Future Energy Summit (WFES), the anchor conference and exhibition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), which ends January 2...
19 Jan 2016
Jordan a key market for Masdar’s renewable energy projectsAbu Dhabi, UAE – 20 January 2016: Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, has announced an agreement to develop a commercially-driven utility-scale 200 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic solar plant for Jordan’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR). The agreement, comes less than one month after Masdar and its partners inaugurated the 117MW Tafila wind farm in the Hashemite Kingdo...
19 Jan 2016
Alliance Meeting Follows Signing of New Desalination Partnership Paris-based non-profit the Terrawatt Initiative becomes first new member19 January 2015, Abu Dhabi, UAE -- The Global Clean Water Desalination Alliance (GCWDA) held its first meeting on 19 January during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. The Masdar-led “H20 minus C02” Alliance was founded on 5 December on the sidelines of the Paris climate change negotiations (COP 21). The Alliance aim...
19 Jan 2016
20 January, Abu Dhabi: Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) has announced four strategic partnerships with the Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy (MASEN), Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN21), General Electric (GE), and Masdar Institute of Science and Technology Young Future Energy leaders (YFEL) programme at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the largest gathering on sustainability in the Middle Eas...
17 Jan 2016
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon calls for greater public-private action in achieving sustainable development by creating economic and social opportunity;Mexican President Peña Nieto says it is possible to secure global climate regime without impeding economic and social progress; Abu Dhabi, UAE, 18 January, 2016 – His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness...
15 Jan 2016
Students will have a unique, week-long opportunity to learn about sustainability through fun and engaging activitiesAbu Dhabi, UAE 16 January 2016: Thousands of students will participate in a thrilling 5-day event as Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in Schools (ADSWS) launches fun-filled, educational activities tomorrow in schools throughout the emirate. The initiative, which is a collaboration between Mubadala, Masdar and the Abu Dhabi Education Co...
14 Jan 2016
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 15 January, 2016 –Tomorrow (16 January, 2016), global policy and business leaders will convene in the capital of the United Arab Emirates for the first official day of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2016 (ADSW), the largest gathering on sustainability in the history of the Middle East. Attracting more than 33,000 delegates, including over 80 government ministers and visitors from 170 countries, ADSW – hosted by Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s ...
13 Jan 2016
Around 100 entries received from 33 nations in 2016Winning submission from Toronto-based writer calls for companies to be socially as well as profit drivenAbu Dhabi, UAE – 14 January, 2016: Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, has announced the winner of its fourth annual ‘Engage’ Blogging Contest. This year’s theme, which focused on how governments and the business community can collaborate to help mitigate climate change, inspired near...
12 Jan 2016
Heads of State and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon to be joined by over 80 ministers from around the worldAbu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2016 reinforces economic opportunity behind clean energy adoptionAbu Dhabi, UAE, 13 January 2016 – His Excellency Enrique Peña Nieto, President of Mexico, will deliver the keynote address to global sustainability leaders convening at the January 18 Opening Ceremony of the upcoming Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (...
12 Jan 2016
VIP Guests, Special Performances, Educational Initiatives and Fun Activities to Round Out Youth Activities for ADSW 2016 Abu Dhabi, UAE – 13 January, 2016: Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2016 will convene a series of events – several unveiled exclusively for ADSW 2016 – designed to engage youth, students and families across the UAE. With ‘awareness’ serving as one of the four key pillars of ADSW 2016, the programmes aim to promote greater u...
10 Jan 2016
Global decision makers from government, business, industry and research to join 33,000 attendees from 170 countries at biggest ever sustainability event in the Middle East Policy, business, leadership, awareness and research key pillars of ADSW 2016 Abu Dhabi, UAE, 11 January, 2016 – Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) will see global policy and business leaders convene in the capital of the United Arab Emirates from January 16 to tak...
28 Dec 2015
Abu Dhabi, UAE: December 29, 2015 – Employees of Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, will be flying the flag for the UAE as a pioneer of clean energy and sustainable development at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2016 from January 16-23.Dr Belhoul, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, received the company’s staff at Masdar City yesterday to present on the final preparations for next month’s landmark event – the fourth annual edition ...
27 Dec 2015
The winner will join the international global sustainability debate at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, January 16-23, 2016Abu Dhabi, UAE: December 23, 2015 - Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s Renewable Energy Company, has launched the fourth annual international ‘Engage’ Blogging Contest ahead of January’s Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2016 – the Middle East’s largest gathering on sustainability. Under the theme “The Transition to a Sustainable Economy b...
19 Dec 2015
The 117 MW Tafila Wind Farm, a Masdar Joint Project, puts Jordan on the Renewable Energy Map Tafila, Jordan, 17 December, 2015 – His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan inaugurated today the first utility-scale wind power project in the Middle East with high-level officials from across the Middle East in attendance, including HRH Prince Talal bin Muhammad; HE Dr Abdullah Ensour, the Prime Minister of J...
15 Dec 2015
Seven solar photovoltaic projects by Masdar will enable Mauritania to save yearly on 6 million litres of diesel, eliminating 16,134 tonnes of CO₂Masdar’s seven Mauritanian solar-power projects to help advance United Nations energy-related Sustainable Development Goal16 December 2015, Abu Dhabi – A groundbreaking ceremony by representatives of the United Arab Emirates, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and Masdar – Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy co...
14 Dec 2015
Also most attractive employer for IT and engineering UAE national students at 2015 Universum Middle East Awards15 December 2015, Abu Dhabi – Masdar is proud to be the recipient of two prestigious awards as part of the ‘Universum Talent Survey 2015 Middle East’ – the most attractive public sector employer and also the most attractive employer for IT and engineering UAE national students. The awards were announced during the ‘Universum Awards 2015’...
13 Dec 2015
Agreement Includes Masdar Institute, BGI, a leading Chinese research institute and China Merchants New Energy Group Limited14 December 2015, Abu Dhabi, UAE – Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, and China Vanke Co. Ltd. (Vanke), the Masdar Institute, BGI and China Merchants New Energy Group Limited (CMNE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for collaboration on potential projects in both the UAE and China. The signing took p...
08 Dec 2015
The UAE-founded initiative seeks to empower women’s leadership in sustainable development8 December, COP21, Paris: Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) has announced two major partnerships as part of the COP21 climate negotiations. The partnerships, with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the World Energy Council, will help forward the role of women in sustainability. WiSER, a partn...
08 Dec 2015
8 December 2015, Paris, France – Earth to Paris, the UN Foundation’s dialogue platform in Paris during the COP21 negotiations hosted its day-long initiative, bringing together experts, advocates, and CEOs to discuss creative and impactful climate solutions to inspire bold, meaningful action for people and the planet. Speakers from all over the world met to discuss how innovation, technology, and creativity are driving climate solutions and turnin...
08 Dec 2015
8 December 2015, Paris, France – The World Energy Council (WEC) and Masdar have signed a Patronship Agreement, announced on the sidelines of COP21 in Paris. The WEC is a global multi-energy non-profit organisation that promotes the sustainable supply and use of energy and has an exclusive Patronship programme with 50 of the world’s leading energy companies. Patronship companies are members of the Council who commit to engage with WEC on global is...
04 Dec 2015
Paris, France, 5 December 2015 – With water security becoming one of the most imposing long-term challenges for many countries, the Global Clean Water Alliance – H2O minus CO2 launches in Paris as a collaborative global climate initiative and one of the key components to the Lima Paris Action Plan. The Alliance has an initial group of more than 80 signatories and was officially ratified on 26 November 26 2015.As a founding signatory, Masdar, Abu ...
30 Nov 2015
1 December 2015, Abu Dhabi – In celebration of the 44th UAE National Day, Masdar hosted a range of lively activities for employees, Masdar Institute students and visitors alike at Masdar City – a greenprint for one of the world’s most sustainable low-carbon cities.“Our country is the embodiment of our founder – His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s dream, and on this day in particular we celebrate the dedication and continuing hard wor...
22 Nov 2015
Unique pilot programme offers four viable solutions for renewable-powered energy efficient desalination, transforming the desalination industry into a more sustainable model that can be used across the globe 23 November 2015, Abu Dhabi, UAE – Today marks the start of the operational stage of Masdar’s pilot programme in Ghantoot, Abu Dhabi, which will see 1,500 m3/day of potable water produced over the next 15 months using four unique ...
21 Nov 2015
22 November, 2015 – Abu Dhabi: Today, as part of Masdar’s Innovation Week activities, Masdar, BP and Masdar Institute launched The Catalyst, the region’s first technology startup accelerator focused on sustainability and clean tech. The Catalyst, which is supported by USD 5 million in funding from BP, will help startups accelerate their business through funding, training and mentorship. Launched on the first day of Innovation Week with a high-lev...
21 Nov 2015
Inaugurations of disruptive technologies, initiatives to empower entrepreneurs, and overarching support for the National Innovation Strategy to be highlighted20 November 2015, Abu Dhabi, UAE – Masdar, together with its partners, will showcase how it is advancing the UAE leadership’s vision of promoting innovation and entrepreneurship across the UAE with a series of activities and inaugurations during UAE Innovation Week, from 22 – 28 November. In...
31 Oct 2015
29 October 2015, Abu Dhabi – Collaboration at all levels, across countries and continents was the central theme that emerged at Masdar City today during high-profile remarks by government dignitaries from the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates on how to tackle climate change. Coordination and unity of purpose on this issue was critical to the global community’s long-term sustainable development and security.This was aired at a special s...
28 Oct 2015
Awards Ceremony Set for January 18 in Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi-UAE: 29 October 2015 – The prestigious Jury of the Zayed Future Energy Prize, the UAE’s international awards for energy and sustainability pioneers, today selected eight winners across four categories for its 2016 awards cycle. The winners will be announced and honoured at a special ceremony following the inauguration of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) on January 18, 2016. In addition ...
25 Oct 2015
26 October 2015, Abu Dhabi - The designer of Masdar City’s original masterplan in 2007, Lord Norman Foster, visited Masdar City on Sunday, 25 October 2015 in his capacity as chairman and founder of British architectural practice Foster + Partners.At Masdar City, Lord Foster met with Dr Sultan Ahmed Al-Jaber, Minister of State and Chairman of Masdar, Dr Ahmad Belhoul, CEO of Masdar, Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, COO of Masdar, Anthony Mallows, Directo...
22 Oct 2015
HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, on an official visit to Mauritania, toured the Sheikh Zayed Solar Power Plant, a 15 megawatt solar photovoltaic plant in Mauritania’s capital city built by Masdar23 October 2015, Abu Dhabi – His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs, visited the Masdar-built Sheikh Zayed Solar Power Plant in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania’s capital city, Nouakchott, while on a state visit to the coun...
21 Oct 2015
22 October 2015, Abu Dhabi, UAE – World Energy Day was celebrated for the first time three years ago, after being called by the World Energy Forum. The UAE led the signing ceremony at the time of the International Declaration for the World Energy Day, along with several other heads of states and governments participating at the 2012 World Energy Forum held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.Dr Ahmad Belhoul, CEO of Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable ener...
18 Oct 2015
Masdar delivers solar projects in two Pacific island nations that will collectively reduce 1,200 tons of CO₂ emissions while saving US$545,000 in fossil fuel costs annually A 500 kW solar photovoltaic plant on Funafuti, Tuvalu, will deliver clean energy to more than 800 homesA 500 kW solar and water protection plant on the Tarawa atoll of the Republic of Kiribati will supply electricity to 860 homes14 October 2015, Abu Dhabi – Two Pacific island ...
18 Oct 2015
30% of trade licence fees waived for new companies registering at the UAE’s innovation hub during the technology weekAbu Dhabi, UAE – 18 October 2015, Masdar Free Zone, part of Masdar City, one of the world’s most sustainable and low-carbon cities, is taking part in GITEX Technology Week, being staged at Dubai World Trade Centre from 18-22 October 2015. This is part of Masdar Free Zone’s drive to bring into centre stage its unique focus on r...
17 Oct 2015
UAE and New Zealand sign cooperation arrangement to build Solar Plant through Masdar 18 October 2015, Abu Dhabi – The United Arab Emirates and New Zealand has signed an arrangement for the development of a jointly funded 1 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in the Solomon Islands. Both countries share a common interest in the rapid deployment of renewable energy in developing countries, particularly in the Pacific region, and signed a r...
29 Sep 2015
The initiative aims to empower women of all ages to be drivers of commercial solutions for challenges related to sustainability, climate change and renewable energyAbu Dhabi, UAE – 30 September 2015– As world leaders gathered in New York City for the United Nations General Assembly, over 80 top officials representing a diverse range of organisations convened to launch the Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) Initiativ...
15 Sep 2015
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 15 September, 2015 – Yesterday in New York City, Masdar received a special recognition award from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA) for its leadership in innovation that advances sustainable energy.The award was granted as part of the “Powering the Future We Want” joint programme between UN-DESA and the China Energy Fund Committee (CEFC) that promotes innovative practices in the challenge area ...
31 Aug 2015
Energy efficient processing of seawater into drinking water could help California meet its long-term water needsSan Diego, California, USA, September 1, 2015 – Next generation desalination technologies, powered by renewables, could be invaluable in meeting California’s water needs and help the drought ravaged state become more resilient, according to Masdar, a leading clean technology company based in Abu Dhabi, in the UAE. Masdar is attending th...
29 Aug 2015
Abu Dhabi, UAE: 30 August 2015 – Masdar officials hosted a delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE) at Masdar City and provided a guided tour of the world’s most sustainable urban development. The KACARE delegation began its two-day visit to Masdar City on August 26 with a series of briefings at the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).During their visit...
25 Aug 2015
Abu Dhabi, UAE: 25 August 2015 – Masdar CEO Dr Ahmad Belhoul and a delegation of senior Masdar representatives visited the UAE Pavilion at the Milan Expo on August 24 to experience how the pavilion is providing visitors from around the world an inspirational and holistic encounter with the United Arab Emirates and its people.Dr Belhoul also met with H.E. Mansour Ibrahim Ahmed Al Mansouri, Acting Director General of the UAE National Media Council,...
16 Aug 2015
Abu Dhabi, UAE: 17 August 2015 – The Prime Minister of India, H.E. Narendra Modi, and a delegation of senior government officials today visited Masdar. The delegation also toured Masdar City, one of the world’s most sustainable urban developments, and the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology in a visit that underscores the UAE and India’s shared commitment to developing and adopting renewable energy and sustainable technology.H.E. Dr Anwar ...
19 Jul 2015
Solar testing and R&D facility is first of its kind in the Middle EastAbu Dhabi, UAE, July 17, 2015 – The international launch of Masdar’s Solar Hub has taken place at Intersolar North America, the most attended conference and the premier networking platform for the North American solar industry. Currently ongoing in San Francisco, California this week from July 14 to 16, Intersolar North America brings together businesses and leaders from th...
04 Jul 2015
The longest single flight in Solar Impulse’s Attempt to Circumnavigate the GlobeAbu Dhabi, UAE, July 3, 2015 – Solar Impulse 2, the revolutionary solar-powered aircraft able to fly day and night without a drop of fuel, arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii on Friday at 19:57 UAE time after crossing the Pacific Ocean. The 118 hour 8,261km flight from Nagoya, Japan to Honolulu made history, as it was a feat that had never been accomplished in the world of av...
04 Jul 2015
Abu Dhabi, UAE, July 4, 2015 – Today marks the two-year anniversary of the inauguration and completion of London Array – the world’s largest offshore wind farm. The sophisticated, 630-megawatt wind power project – and Masdar’s largest international investment to date – continues to deliver clean and reliable energy to more than half-a-million homes throughout the United Kingdom.Since its launch, London Array has produced more than 5-terawatt hour...
09 Jun 2015
IRENA HQ is the Most Sustainable Office Building in the UAE and Symbolises the Country’s Leadership in Advancing Renewable Energy Deployment WorldwideAbu Dhabi, UAE, June 3, 2015 – His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE minister of foreign affairs, inaugurated the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) headquarters in Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City today reinforcing the UAE’s status as a global energy leader. Housing the first inte...
23 May 2015
The recently completed International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) headquarters, located in Masdar City, where Masdar is building the world’s most sustainable city, has been named the Green Commercial Building of the Year by the Emirates Green Building Council (EGBC). The EGBC recognised IRENA building architect and lead consultant Woods Bagot and design and build contractor Brookfield Multiplex at an awards ceremony dinner at the Murooj...
26 Apr 2015
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 26 April 2015 – The Zayed Future Energy Prize outreach campaign gained momentum with participation in the Green Summit 2015, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, between April 23-25.The prize participated in the Green Summit as part of a worldwide campaign to familiarise organisations, individuals and schools with the benefits of the platform offered by the awards. Pankaj Patel, president and member of the board of Abellon Clean Energy...
21 Apr 2015
The Masdar Solar Hub will serve as a platform to test solar energy systems and deliver new innovative technologies to marketAbu Dhabi, UAE, April 22, 2015 – Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s pioneering renewable energy company, and the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, today announced plans to launch the Masdar Solar Hub to expedite the development of solar technologies. The new hub aims to support Abu Dhabi’s efforts to achieve its ambitions for sol...
21 Apr 2015
Abu Dhabi, UAE, April 22, 2015 – Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s urban innovation ecosystem, today launched a new concept for sustainable villas that generate enough solar energy to power the homes year-round. The eco-villas are designed to accommodate future population growth and meet a growing demand for sustainable family homes.“With nearly eight million people expected to live in the UAE’s urban centres by 2020, this rising population increases the ...
20 Apr 2015
New school and college reinforces Masdar City’s status as a leading urban ecosystem shaped by knowledge and innovationAbu Dhabi, UAE, April 21, 2015 – Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s sustainable city, announced plans to expand its educational resources with a new school and college, completing an ecosystem that connects education, research and business.When the K-12 GEMS Education school and the undergraduate university Emirates College of Technology (E...
20 Apr 2015
Abu Dhabi, UAE, April 20, 2015 – Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s pioneering, sustainable city, announced construction has begun on a residential complex that advances the city’s aim to be a leading hub of innovation where people live, work, learn and play.Dr Ahmad Belhoul, CEO of Masdar, said: “The start of construction of this residential complex is an important step forward toward completing the vision of Masdar City as a complete ecosystem focused on...
19 Apr 2015
UAE delegation, organised by Masdar, concludes successful week of discussions with international community in Republic of KoreaAbu Dhabi, UAE, April 20, 2015 – The UAE concluded its participation in the 7th World Water Forum alongside 30,000 international government leaders, industry experts and policy makers. The Forum, held in the Republic of Korea from April 12th to the 17th, focused on addressing the increasing global water security challenge...
15 Apr 2015
Panel held on the side lines of the Bloomberg Future of Energy Summit Abu Dhabi, UAE, April 16, 2015 – The role of women and the importance of gender diversity as a catalyst for innovation was discussed in New York, April 15, during a panel convened by Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER). A side-line event during the Bloomberg Future of Energy Summit, the panel also examined the tremendous progress being ...
15 Apr 2015
Historical Water Management Techniques and Sustainable Legacy Drive Sector TodayAbu Dhabi, UAE, April 15, 2015 – HE Dr. Thani Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Permanent Representative of the UAE to IRENA and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director of Energy and Climate Change, joined representatives from fellow GCC states at a ministerial roundtable discussion on culture, education and capacity development in the water sector at the 7th World Water Forum in the Re...
13 Apr 2015
Abu Dhabi, UAE, April 14, 2015 – Renewable energy has achieved unprecedented acceptance as a cost competitive technology of choice and is no longer an expensive alternative to traditional sources, according to Dr Ahmad Belhoul, CEO of Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company. Speaking at the plenary session at the Bloomberg Future of Energy Summit in New York, Dr Belhoul’s remarks were featured in the CEO Fireside Chat moder...
12 Apr 2015
Abu Dhabi, UAE, April 13, 2015 – Innovation and sustainability will take centre stage in New York, April 13-15, at the Bloomberg Future of Energy Summit as the Zayed Future Energy Prize engages senior decision-makers shaping the future of energy. An annual event, the Bloomberg Future of Energy Summit assembles one thousand leading experts on energy markets, industry, finance and policy.The Zayed Future Energy Prize aims to drive submissions durin...
11 Apr 2015
UAE Minister of State and UAE Minister of Environment and Water to Address International CommunityAbu Dhabi, UAE, April 12, 2015 – Critical issues around the use and conservation of water will take centre stage at the 7th World Water Forum, to be held in South Korea, where a high level delegation from the United Arab Emirates, led by His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi, will help shape th...
11 Apr 2015
UAE Minister of State HE Dr Sultan Al Jaber Delivers Keynote at 7th World Water ForumAbu Dhabi, UAE, April 12, 2015 – Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 7th World Water Forum in the Republic of Korea, His Excellency Dr Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and Chairman of Masdar called on nations to unite and commit to tangible actions aimed at addressing water scarcity challenges and ensuring global water security.In his keynote speech, Dr...
06 Apr 2015
UAE High-level delegation, organised by Masdar, will showcase the UAE’s innovative water solutions and best practices at influential global eventAbu Dhabi, UAE, April 7, 2015 – Chairman of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will lead a delegation of prominent UAE government and private sector representatives to the 7th World Water Forum (WWF) in Daegu and Gyeongbuk, South Korea, from April 12-17. T...
17 Mar 2015
Abu Dhabi, UAE, March 19, 2015 – Michael Bloomberg, UN Special Envoy for Cities and Climate Change, and a former mayor of New York City, toured Masdar City yesterday to learn how Abu Dhabi’s low-carbon mixed-use development is pioneering a “greenprint” for how cities can accommodate rapid urbanization and dramatically reduce energy, water and waste.Welcoming Bloomberg to Masdar City, Dr. Ahmad Belhoul, CEO of Masdar, said: “With 70 per cent of th...
17 Mar 2015
When complete, 99 percent of rural Morocco will have access to energyCasablanca, Morocco, March 18, 2015 – Masdar and Morocco’s Office National de l'Electricité et de l'Eau Potable (ONEE) have signed a partnership to design, supply and install 17,670 Solar Home Systems across 940 villages in the Kingdom of Morocco. When complete, the solar homes, along with broader electrification initiatives, will result in 99 percent of rural Morocco having acc...
16 Mar 2015
Abu Dhabi, UAE, March 17, 2015 – Masdar celebrated the second anniversary of operations of its100-Megawatt Shams 1 Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in Abu Dhabi’s western region. Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, and partners Abengoa Solar and Total built what was the largest solar plant of its kind when it was inaugurated two years ago.The Middle East’s largest CSP plant, Shams 1 today is operating well and producing clean, susta...
13 Mar 2015
Abu Dhabi-UAE: March 14, 2015 – Christiana Figueres, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat visited Zayed Future Energy Prize 2015 winner Liter of Lightin the Philippines. During her visit, Ms. Figueres met volunteers of the open source network in Manila to raise awareness of climate action in the lead up to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris in December 2015 (COP...
11 Mar 2015
Abu Dhabi, UAE, March 12, 2015 – Leading international and local experts in the fields of water, clean energy and environment convened on March 10, to discuss how innovation can improve sustainability. The forum was held by Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER), an initiative of Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company in partnership with the Zayed Future Energy Prize.The experts debated the role innovation plays i...
09 Mar 2015
Abu Dhabi, UAE, March 10, 2015 – Sigmar Gabriel, German vice chancellor and minister for economic affairs and energy, and a delegation of senior officials yesterday visited Masdar. The delegation also toured Masdar City, one of the world’s most sustainable urban developments, and the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology in a visit that underscores the alignment between the UAE and Germany on the importance of developing and adopting clean t...
06 Mar 2015
Abu Dhabi, UAE, March 7, 2015 – A group of 30 women participating in the Heritage Walk from Al Ain to Abu Dhabi camped in Masdar City last night. Held under the patronage of Sheikha Shaikha bint Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan, the 140 kilometre trek pays tribute to UAE history, when Emirati families regularly made the trip from Al Ain to Abu Dhabi. The Heritage Walk culminates today in Al Bateen after the sixth and final night in Masdar City, one ...
03 Mar 2015
Abu Dhabi, March 4th, 2015 –Hasan Al Redaini will join the Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) team on its round-the-world journey set to take-off this March from Abu Dhabi. Si2 is the first solar-powered plane able to fly day and night without a drop of fuel.Abu Dhabi is honoured – and a natural partner – to be the host city of Si2’s historic five-month journey around the world aiming to inspire future generations. This journey coincides with the UAE ‘Year o...
28 Feb 2015
Masdar employees, Masdar Institute students, and Masdar Free Zone tenants attended the unveiling yesterday of a 6-meter-tall Expo 2020 Dubai sculpture at Masdar City, one of the world’s most sustainable urban developments. H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, minister of state and chairman of Masdar, and Dr. Ahmad Belhoul, CEO of Masdar, also witnessed the unveiling. One of three large sculptures displayed in Abu Dhabi, the Finnish-born artist Kustaa ...
17 Feb 2015
Abu Dhabi, UAE, February 18, 2015 – H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s minister of foreign affairs, today inaugurated a solar photovoltaic micro grid project that brings clean energy to some of Fiji’s outer islands. Constructed by Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, the clean energy project is the third financed by the United Arab Emirates’ US$50 million Pacific Partnership Fund, through the Abu Dhabi Fund for Developme...
21 Jan 2015
The conference, hosted by Masdar, at the start of the UAE’s Year of Innovation, introduces local students to the latest developments in renewable energy and clean technologyAbu Dhabi, UAE – 22 January, 2015: More than 3,000 students attended the 2015 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) held in Abu Dhabi, 17-24 January. Masdar – Abu Dhabi's renewable energy company – is committed to educating children about sustainability and the most recent adva...
20 Jan 2015
Projects deliver access to energy across seven townsAbu Dhabi, UAE – 21 January, 2015: Masdar today signed a contract with Mauritania’s Ministry of Petroleum, Energy, and Mines, to deliver seven solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, with a total capacity of 12 megawatts, providing access to clean and reliable energy to seven towns across the country. Completion of all the projects is expected by the first quarter of 2016. When complete, the solar-pow...
20 Jan 2015
Local and International Female Leaders Assemble to Address Challenges of Climate Change and Energy SecurityAbu Dhabi, UAE 20 January, 2015 – Women working in the field of sustainability received high-profile recognition today in a major forum convened by Masdar in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Zayed Future Energy Prize. Featuring female executives and leaders from around the globe, the Women in Sustainability, Enviro...
20 Jan 2015
Abu Dhabi’s first 4 Pearl-rated office building by the Urban Planning Council’s Estidama Programme for sustainabilityAbu Dhabi, UAE – January 21, 2015: Masdar today announced the completion of the IRENA Global Headquarters complex, which is almost fully leased and will be the permanent home of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), as well as other commercial tenants. Located in Masdar City – Abu Dhabi’s low-carbon, sustainable urban ...
19 Jan 2015
Dr. Ahmad Belhoul, Masdar CEO, delivers keynote speech during the 8th World Future Energy SummitAbu Dhabi-UAE: 20 January, 2015 – Dr. Ahmad Belhoul, Masdar CEO, today delivered the keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the eighth World Future Energy Summit (WFES), a key event as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. During the keynote, Dr. Belhoul stressed the need to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy as a commercially viable ...
18 Jan 2015
Egyptian President El-Sisi delivers opening ceremony keynote speech His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai and His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces today attended the eighth World Future Energy Summit, a key platform as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Wee...
18 Jan 2015
Former US Vice-President to Donate Prize Fund to ‘The Climate Reality Project’ VolunteersAbu Dhabi - UAE: 19 January, 2015 – Former US Vice President Al Gore has received the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Zayed Future Energy Prize. Gore was recognised for his unwavering personal and political commitment to raise international awareness about the dangers of climate change, while reinforcing optimism that the global community can and will ...
18 Jan 2015
Ceremony Held During Abu Dhabi Sustainability WeekPrize improves over 150 million lives in 7 yearsHis Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashed al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai, His Excellency Abdulfattah El Sisi, President of the Republic of Egypt and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Awarded the 7th Zayed Future Energy P...
17 Jan 2015
Abu Dhabi-UAE: 18 January, 2015 – More than 200 school students cheered on the arrival of the Petroleum Institute’s solar-powered car as it reached Shams 1 – Abu Dhabi’s large-scale concentrated solar power plant – located in Al Gharbiya. The Petroleum Institute’s car and its team are representing the United Arab Emirates as part of the Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge.Part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, and the first event of its kind in the region,...
16 Jan 2015
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 17 January, 2015: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) today signed partnership agreements with four new Pacific island countries to deploy renewable energy projects under the US$50 million UAE-Pacific Partnership Fund. Grant funding is provided by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs managing the initiative and Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, leading implementati...
13 Jan 2015
Contest received more than 100 entries from six continents as people envisioned their ideal, sustainable city of the futureAbu Dhabi, UAE: 14 January, 2015 – Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, today announced the winner of its third annual Engage Blogging Contest. The contest received 106 entries from 40 countries, all of which creatively described the ideal, sustainable city of the future. The collective entries drove thousands of peo...
13 Jan 2015
Family day out will offer wide range of free and fun themed activitiesAbu Dhabi-UAE: 14 January, 2015 – Masdar City will host the second annual Festival at Masdar City from 11am to 9pm on January 23-24, marking the close of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). The event will be an opportunity to enjoy a fun and family focused day out, in one of the world’s most sustainable cities. The Festival will bring sustainability to life, across a range of...
11 Jan 2015
Global event promotes technology development to address resource security, sustainable development and climate riskAbu Dhabi, UAE: 12 January, 2015 – Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) is the first major event of 2015 reinforcing the UAE’s ‘Year of Innovation’ – a federal initiative promoting innovation as a strategic pathway to strengthen the country’s economy and global competitiveness. The yearly platform, January 17-24, directly supports th...
